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The budget of the organising committee showed a cost of £ 15, 000 ; over one-third was labeled " entertainment expense ".

Donations were the major source of revenue ; only 28 % of income derived from ticket sales.

Total receipts of £ 21, 377 resulted in organisers claiming a profit.

Construction of the White City Stadium, which cost the government about £ 60, 000, was not counted.