A supporter of the Peter Tatchell Foundation has won the Rainbow Lottery's top prize of £25,000.
The supporter, who recently signed up through the Peter Tatchell Foundation, landed the Lottery's jackpot in Saturday night's draw, becoming the latest winner to benefit, while helping raise vital funds for LGBTQ+ organisations across the UK. The winner has chosen to remain anonymous.
The win comes at a landmark moment for the Rainbow Lottery, which recently celebrated the sale of its one millionth ticket and has now raised more than £500,000 for over 200 LGBTQ+ charities, community groups and good causes nationwide.
Tom Gattos, Co-Founder of the Rainbow Lottery, said: "Everyone at the Rainbow Lottery is absolutely thrilled for the winner. One of the things that makes this Lottery so special is that every ticket helps support LGBTQ+ causes while giving players the chance to win life-changing prizes.
"As we head into Pride Month, this win is a wonderful reminder that when you play, everybody wins."
Peter Tatchell, Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, added: "We are delighted that one of the people who recently signed up to the Rainbow Lottery via the Peter Tatchell Foundation has won the big jackpot. I am very grateful to our winning supporter and to all the other players.
“By playing the Rainbow Lottery, they are having a fun flutter while also helping to fund our work and the work of other LGBTQ+ charities. The Rainbow Lottery and its players are a huge asset to the LGBTQ+ community."
The Peter Tatchell Foundation campaigns for human rights, democracy and global LGBTQ+ equality.
The Rainbow Lottery was launched in 2021 to create a sustainable source of funding for LGBTQ+ causes. Today it supports more than 200 LGBTQ+ charities, community groups and good causes across the UK. Players can support the cause of their choice for just £1 per week, with 50p from every ticket going directly to that cause.
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