FAQs
What happens next?
The launch of the games legacy plan A games legacy for Scotland is an important milestone as we move towards 2014 and beyond. This games legacy website will be regularly updated with new information and events as we lead up to 2014.
How do I get involved?
The legacy programmes are designed to be Scotland-wide and involve the whole community. Each local authority will know what fits in best to their own community needs and will have nominated a person responsible for co-ordinating legacy opportunities for their communities.
How can I register to be a volunteer?
A successful Commonwealth Games will depend on the thousands of volunteers who help the event run smoothly and safely. The team within the Organising Committee responsible for Games-Time volunteers will be looking for people from all walks of life to come and be part of the Games in Glasgow. There will be a variety of jobs, from the specialist, such as timekeeping or medical training, to the more general, such as directing spectators to their seats. The Organising Committee's volunteer programme is at the planning stage but in the meantime you can help your chances by volunteering for other events to gain experience. You'll find more details at Volunteer Scotland . If you would like to become a Commonwealth Games 2014 volunteer a form can be completed on the OC's website. Organising Committee
How was the economic impact of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games calculated?
An economic impact assessment was carried out to look at the costs, risks and benefits of bringing the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow in 2014.
What is the budget for staging the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games since the Bid?
On the 16 November 2009 Glasgow 2014 Limited, the Organising Committee for the Commonwealth Games, announced that funding for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games event will increase by £81 million from the budget submitted at the time of the bid of £373 million to £454 million. Of the £81 million, £68 million will come from public sources and £13 million from additional revenue raised by the Organising Committee. All figures are at April 2007 prices.
The total Games budget of £454 million is comprised of a core budget for staging the Games of £373 million (up from £333m), the contingency budget of £60 million (up from £40m) and an additional reserve set aside of £20 million. The additional funding will come from a mixture of public and private money. The Scottish Government will provide an additional £39 million and a £20 million reserve fund, Glasgow City Council will contribute an extra £9 million and the Organising Committee will raise an additional £13 million through its commercial activities.
The funding boost follows a year of detailed planning for the Games and a thorough review of the budget required to deliver an outstanding Games for Glasgow and Scotland. A number of factors including Legislative changes, and in particular rising broadcasting assumptions in our bid considered that the costs of broadcasting would be offset against income from the sale of domestic broadcasting rights, as was the case in Manchester in 2002. The BBC as potential host broadcaster is unable to commit to this at present and therefore we have to allow for a potential multi million pound deficit. This is the largest single factor contributing to the budget increase.
The Scottish Government is committed to showcasing the best that Scotland has to offer by delivering an outstanding Commonwealth Games. This necessary budgetary increase is challenging for the public purse but the funding boost is good news for 2014 and will ensure an exciting, efficient and effective event.
The Commonwealth Games are expected to bring significant sporting, economic and social benefits to Glasgow and Scotland. Hosting the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 is a once in a generation opportunity to transform and enhance Scottish sport for the long-term. This revised budget will ensure that the partners are able to continue to deliver on their commitment to the Commonwealth to organise an outstanding athlete centred Games and at the same time leave a significant legacy for Scottish sport. We are fully supportive of the proposed budget changes.
How much the Scottish Government has been spent on consultants, managers and public relations for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games between 9 November 2007and 4 November 2009
The Scottish Government is supporting the delivery of the 2014 Commonwealth Games primarily through the activities of Glasgow 2014 Ltd, a company limited by guarantee set up in 2007 by the Government, Glasgow City Council and Commonwealth Games Scotland. Funding for Glasgow 2014 Ltd (the Organising Committee) is provided by the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and income raised through the sale of broadcasting rights, sponsorship, merchandising and ticket sales. Public funds amount to 80% of the budget of the Organising Committee and, within that element, the Government and Glasgow City Council contributions are provided on an 80/20 basis.
Since November 2007 a number of expert advisers have been consulted by the Organising Committee to assist in the preparations for the Games. These advisers have covered a range of disciplines including financial and environmental expertise but the majority have been accessed through the Commonwealth Games Federation to enable Glasgow 2014 to benefit from the experience of those associated with the planning and delivery of previous Games. This expertise is a crucial element in Games planning. At 30 September 2009 the Organising Committee had spent £516,596 on expert advisers. In addition the Scottish Government has contributed £60,034 towards the cost of a human resources specialist to help establish sound recruitment and personnel procedures and recruit an appropriate Director of Human Resources for the Organising Committee.
The Organising Committee does not have a separate budget for 'managers'. The total staffing costs up to 30 September 2009 were £1,397,545. This covers all grades of staff including clerical and administrative support.
Expenditure of £10,405 has been incurred by the Organising Committee to support the work of a PR consultancy that is developing a toolkit to help promote the benefits of the Games across Scotland. This work is also being supported by £12,000 direct from the Scottish Government. Glasgow City Council and Commonwealth Games Scotland are also contributing.