About us

Commonwealth Games England is responsible for the preparation and participation of the England Team in the Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Delhi from 3-14 October 2010.

The England team in Delhi will be one of the largest and most successful teams at one of the biggest sporting events in the world. The team is moving on – it has a fantastic inclusive brand ‘We are England’ uniting athletes with supporters and sponsors; plus a new website & a new board and CGE is currently in talks with various commercial partners about sponsorship of the team. In 2010 CGE started a ‘We are England’ campaign to get the nation behind the England team in advance of the Games. This has included allowing the public to choose the England victory anthem - ensuring that everyone who loves, plays or watches sport in this country could feel part of each athlete's success when they top the podium!

The Commonwealth Games in 2010 will be a pivotal event where English stars will both return and emerge; it is vitally important preparation for 2012. It is a unique opportunity to expose the finest of England’s athletes, along with their supporters and fans and massive TV following to the unique and fantastic opportunities that India offers.

In October 2009 Commonwealth Games England took the Queen's Baton on a tour of England as it started its journey around the Commonwealth to the Games in Delhi.  As we visited cities, towns, schools and events it was very clear what sport means to people of this country - English sport is a truly uniting force.  This video shares some of our journey.

Working with the England team provides a special opportunity to be part of a golden decade for sport in England, and part of a focussed, committed, passionate, ambitious and proud team; destined for medal glory in Delhi.

CGE has been a beneficiary of Sport England funding towards the costs of the preparation of Team England since 1994. This has enabled the CGE to run extensive management, training and educational programmes, ensuring that competitors and officials alike are fully prepared to meet the challenges ahead.

However, raising of funds for the Team's participation in the Games themselves is the sole responsibility of the CGE and is managed through sponsorship and fund-raising activities.

For the first time small and medium sized enterprises and organisations have a chance to back the team.  For a modest investment you company can help support England by becoming a 'Friend of the team' securing some exclusive benefits.  Find out more at www.weareengland.org/friends

Donations from commerce and industry as well as the general public towards the team's costs are always most gratefully received. Without this ongoing support Team England would not be able to participate in the Games. If you are able to make a donation to the team, and know you've played a part in England's success please click www.weareengland.org/donate

We're set to make sporting history in October and shape and form the stars of the future. Join us on this journey - be part of the team!