Nottingham: £2m raised by business community over 25 years to help Framework transform lives
The opportunity to contribute to meaningful change is just one of the reasons why the Nottinghamshire business community has raised £2m to help homelessness charity Framework change thousands of lives over 25 years.
Now the charity is bringing its corporate supporters together at a celebratory event to deliver a heartfelt thanks and share how they can be involved in the next chapter.
The Stronger Together event on May 20 will celebrate 25 years of collaboration with both long-standing supporters and newer relationships, with local businesses interested in finding out more urged to attend.
Guests will hear from Framework chief execuitive Claire McGonigle about the collective difference they have made to help people move away from homelessness, disadvantage and harm towards safety, stability and hope.
Ms McGongile said: “Over the past 25 years, 681 businesses have helped us raise more than £2m, enabling us to support thousands of people and develop more than 200 homes in the past five years alone for people experiencing homelessness.
“This event is about saying a heartfelt thank you to those partners who have made that possible, and sharing our ambition for the future, supporting people not just with housing, but with opportunities to build brighter, more independent lives.
"We’d also encourage any businesses not yet working with Framework to join us, find out more, and be part of what comes next.”
From small independent businesses like Piccalilli restaurant to major employers such as NatWest, these partnerships are delivering long‑term impact through fundraising, gifts in kind, skills sharing or pro bono support, advocacy and campaigning, volunteering and many other shared initiatives.
The event will be the chance to hear from supporters about the impact it has from feeling of purpose and fulfilment to building a sense of community and pride.
Framework has also been chosen as Charity of the Year by Nottingham Women in Construction (NWIC) and Actons Solicitors. Nottingham Women in Construction are donating part of every ticket sale from their networking luncheons with E.ON matching the NWIC fundraising for this year.
Michelle Doroszenko, NWIC committee member, said: “Supporting Framework gives us a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment, knowing that our efforts are directly helping a charity that supports vulnerable people in our local community and making a positive impact beyond our day-to-day roles.
"It also builds a sense of community, pride, and shared values, showing how the construction industry can actively contribute to meaningful change, while supporting an important cause."
Ms McGonigle added: “What gives us strength is the way our community comes together.
"Businesses, volunteers, fundraisers, local authorities, health partners and supporters have played a vital role in helping us create real change.
"Their commitment has made it possible for our teams to reach people on the streets 365 days a year, to provide safe and stable homes, to offer health and recovery services, and to support people as they rebuild their lives.
“As we look to the future, our focus remains clear – we will continue to provide the support people need to move forward with dignity and independence.”
The Stronger Together event is being sponsored by Piccalilli who are providing food to guests.
There are opportunities for further corporate sponsorship for this and other 25th anniversary events throughout the year.
To attend the Stronger Together event, visit register.enthuse.com/ps/event/StrongerTogether25YearsofFrameworkPartnership