The CGF’s role stretches beyond facilitation of the Commonwealth Games - indeed the continuing success of the Games has helped to influence the outreach of the Commonwealth and to strengthen its bonds.

As a means of improving society and the general well being of the people of member nations, the Federation also encourages and assists education via sport development and physical recreation throughout the Commonwealth.

Underlying every decision made by the CGF are three core values
- HUMANITY, EQUALITY AND DESTINY.
These values help to inspire and unite millions of people and they symbolise the broad mandate of the CGF within the Commonwealth.