
Elton John AIDS Foundation Joins the Rainbow Lottery
25 September 2025
The Rainbow Lottery — the UK’s only national lottery dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community — is thrilled to announce that the Elton John AIDS Foundation has officially joined its growing network of over 200 LGBTQ+ causes across the country.
Founded by Elton John in 1992, the Elton John AIDS Foundation is one of the world’s leading independent AIDS organisations, committed to overcoming the HIV and LGBTQ+ stigma, discrimination, and neglect that stand in the way of ending AIDS. By joining the Rainbow Lottery, the Foundation offers a new way for supporters to meaningfully contribute to lifesaving work while also having the chance to win up to £25,000 every week.
A Win-Win for the Community
50p of every £1 ticket goes directly to LGBTQ+ causes, with players able to choose exactly who they support.
1-in-50 chance to win a prize every week — including a £25,000 jackpot.
When players select the Elton John AIDS Foundation, 50p from every ticket goes directly to funding their lifesaving HIV Programmes.
Quotes
Tom Gattos, Co-Founder of the Rainbow Lottery, said:
“We’re overjoyed to welcome the Elton John AIDS Foundation to the Rainbow Lottery family. The Foundation’s incredible work and global reputation will help inspire more people to play, support, and win — creating an even bigger impact for LGBTQ+ causes nationwide.”
Anne Aslett, CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, added:
“At the Elton John AIDS Foundation, we’ve always believed that progress happens when communities come together. Joining the Rainbow Lottery gives supporters a fresh and engaging way to advance our mission to end AIDS, while also strengthening the wider network of LGBTQ+ organisations doing vital work across the UK.”
How to Play
Tickets cost just £1 and can be purchased directly via the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s dedicated Rainbow Lottery page:
www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/elton-john-aids-foundation
About the Rainbow Lottery
The Rainbow Lottery is the UK’s first and only national lottery dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Since launching, it has raised over £500,000 for 200+ causes, from grassroots organisations to leading national charities. Every Saturday night, players have the chance to win up to £25,000 while making a real difference.
About the Elton John AIDS Foundation
The Elton John AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent AIDS organizations in the world. The Foundation's mission is simple: an end to the AIDS epidemic. The Elton John AIDS Foundation is committed to overcoming the stigma, discrimination and neglect that keep us from ending AIDS. With the mobilization of our network of generous supporters and partners, we fund local experts across four continents to challenge discrimination, prevent infections and provide treatment, as well as informing government strategies to end AIDS.
www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org. @ejaf on Instagram.
Our causes are on track to raise £180,429.60 this year
5,783 tickets of our 27,770 ticket goal
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