We proudly present National AIDS Trust’s new fundraising initiative, Drag Raise. The lights are up, the stage is set...and everyone’s invited.

Drag as an art form has always been a powerful tool for self-expression and activism. The drag community has historically played an important role in HIV activism, challenging HIV-related stigma, as well as being a source of strength, relief, and support for communities living with, and affected by, HIV throughout the epidemic.

This summer we’re asking you to celebrate drag culture in style, and join a movement to raise funds for our work, so that together we can end new HIV transmissions by 2030 and stamp out HIV stigma...with heels on.


How can I get involved?

Drag brunch? Drag outfit making contest?

Our Drag Raise fundraising pack contains everything you need to get started, including our top ideas for drag fundraising activities, tips on how to plan your event and maximise its impact, including setting up your online fundraising page, as well as recipes and ideas from a few well known faces!

Order a fundraising pack for ideas and resources to create your own Drag Raise event here

Email fundraising@nat.org.uk to discuss your ideas with our team.

Drag Raise flagship event

18 July 2024 at Diageo, central London 


Tickets: £75


In Diageo's glamorous central London Luminist Bar, expect show-stopping entertainment from high-profile drag acts. The evening will be hosted by the stunning Cheddar Gorgeous, who will be joined by drag stars Vanity Milan, Ella Vaday, H​äns Off and Daisy Puller. The ticket price not only includes this star-studded entertainment, but drinks, canapés, luxury raffle, silent auction, pop-up MAC make-up artist station and much, much more. It is the hottest ticket this summer so don’t miss out and book now.

Book here or contact Chris Dye at chris.dye@nat.org.uk for more information.  
@nationalaidstrust Join National AIDS Trust for an evening of entertainment, drinks and canapés as we celebrate drag culture and activism, while raising vital funds to end new HIV transmissions by 2030 and stamp out HIV stigma…with heels on. In ‪Diageo‬'s glamorous central London Luminist Bar, expect show-stopping entertainment from high-profile drag acts. The evening will be hosted by the stunning ‪@Cheddar Gorgeous‬, who will be joined by drag stars ‪@Vanity Milan ♬ original sound - National AIDS Trust

We’re also running a silent auction with some fabulous prizes on offer - and you can place bids even if you're not coming to the event!


​​​​​​​Thank you to Booths of London

When you are attending our event, please make sure you stop by our ring light photo booth, courtesy of Booths of LondonTheir sister company, Showtime Photo Booth also provides 360 photo booth hire services in London.


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