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# Elton John AIDS Foundation joins the Rainbow Lottery
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/elton-john-aids-foundation-joins-the-rainbow-lottery/
- Published: 2025-09-25T09:57:57.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-25T09:57:57.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Community Corner

The **Rainbow Lottery** \- the UK’s only national lottery dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community - has announced 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.

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Tom Gattos

**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](https://www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/elton-john-aids-foundation?ref=scenemag.co.uk). 

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.