The Commonwealth Sport Foundation (CSF) has been announced as the Official Charity Partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with an ambitious mission to raise significant funds for projects in the host city and across the Commonwealth. The initiative aims to ensure that the legacy of Glasgow 2026 extends far beyond the Games themselves, creating lasting impact in youth development, inclusion, and community empowerment.
As the charitable arm of the Commonwealth Sport Movement, the CSF was launched in 2020, inspired by the record-breaking fundraising of Glasgow 2014. In just four years, it has raised almost £5 million to support athletes and communities in over 45 countries — from disability sports programmes to youth inclusion initiatives and a jobs and skills academy for young people during the Birmingham 2022 Games.
Dr. Jeya Wilson, Chair of the Commonwealth Sport Foundation, expressed her excitement about the partnership:
“We are thrilled to be the official charity partner for Glasgow 2026 and to bring our mission to life in such an iconic city. This is a powerful opportunity to build a lasting legacy, not only in Glasgow but right across the Commonwealth. Through the generosity of fans, partners and supporters, we’ll be able to resource truly transformative projects: from supporting Scottish youth to empowering Para athletes around the Commonwealth.”
Phil Batty OBE, CEO of Glasgow 2026, said the collaboration would help the Games deliver a deep and lasting social impact: “People really do make Glasgow — and next year the city will once again take its place on the global stage as a proud host of the Commonwealth Games. With Commonwealth Sport Foundation as our Official Charity Partner, together we’ll create a legacy that reaches far beyond the city, echoing the values of unity, inclusion and shared pride across the Commonwealth.”
Funds raised will be split equally between Scotland and the wider Commonwealth. Specific beneficiary charities will be announced later in the year, but previous CSF-supported projects show the scale of its reach. These include the Team Scotland Youth Trust, which provides grants and mentoring to help young Scottish athletes realise their potential, and the GAPS programme, which supports disabled athletes in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
Four-time Commonwealth swimming medallist Hannah Miley MBE, a beneficiary of CSF support, used a Game Changer Grant to expand her project “Typically 28,” which improves menstrual health education for athletes and coaches. Nigerian Para athlete Goodness Nwachukwu, part of the GAPS programme, went on to win gold and break a world record at the 2022 Games.
