In a world often dominated by headlines about celebrity lifestyles and lavish spending, Raffolux sheds light on the philanthropic endeavours of some of the UK's most influential individuals. The UK’s leading digital raffle platform which raises money for charities has identified the top 20 celebrities among this list who have donated the highest percentage of their net worth to charitable causes.

The company analysed the Giving List which reveals the 100 biggest philanthropists in the UK produced annually by the Charity Aid Foundation in partnership with The Sunday Times. This list showcases those who have made significant contributions to various causes, highlighting their commitment to making a positive impact on society.

The most charitable celebrity is Lewis Hamilton. In 2022, he donated a staggering 6.7% of his wealth, or £20 million. This translates to an astounding £2,283 per hour. Such a monumental contribution showcases his unwavering commitment to making a substantial and lasting impact through philanthropy.



The Top 4 Generous Celebrities:
Sir Lewis Hamilton: The racecar driver, known for his dominance on the Formula 1 circuit, secured the top spot on Raffolux’s Celebrity Giving List. With a net worth of £300 million, Sir Lewis donated an impressive £20 million to causes related to youth, education, and employment. According to the full giving list, he was actually the 5th most generous person in the whole of the UK!

Mo Salah: The talented footballer, adored by fans across the globe, claimed the second position on the list. Mo Salah's philanthropic efforts in the health sector saw him donate £2.5 million, with his net worth being £41 million. He stands as a remarkable example of using influence for the betterment of society.

Stormzy: The charismatic rapper, recognised for his powerful lyrics and social consciousness, occupies the third spot. Stormzy's recent donations of £1.2 million towards social inclusion initiatives demonstrates his commitment to creating a more equitable society. He exemplifies the impact a musician can have beyond the realm of entertainment.

Sir Elton John: A legendary musician, Sir Elton John has long been associated with philanthropy. With a net worth of £395 million, he donated a remarkable £14.7 million, primarily supporting causes related to HIV/AIDS, culture, arts, and music. His Giving Index solidifies his reputation as a generous advocate for meaningful change.

Top 29 Generous Celebrities:

Rank	Name	Occupation	2022 wealth (£m)	Recent donations (£m)	Giving Index	Main beneficiaries	% net worth donated to charity
1	Sir Lewis Hamilton	Racecar driver	300	20	6.68	Youth, education, employment	6.7%
2	Mo Salah	Footballer	41	2.5	6.03	Health	6.1%
3	Stormzy	Rapper	26	1.2	4.58	Social inclusion	4.6%
4	Sir Elton John	Musician	395	14.7	3.73	HIV/Aids, culture, arts, music	3.7%
5	Joanne Rowling	Author	850	24.9	2.93	Children, women	2.9%
6	Niall Horan	Musician	52	0.6	1.06	Children, medical	1.2%
7	Martin Lewis	Journalist	123	1.2	0.95	Mental health, social, community	1.0%
8	Eric Clapton	Musician	195	1.8	0.94	Drug and alcohol rehabilitation	0.9%
9	Cara Delevigne	Model	41	0.4	0.86	Environment	1.0%
10	Harry Stlyes	Musician	100	0.8	0.75	Various	0.8%
11	Olivia and Dhani Harrison	Family of Beatles Musician George Harrison	295	1.8	0.62	Humanitarian, arts, education, children	0.6%
12=	Guy Berryman (Coldplay)	Musician	113	0.5	0.47	Environment, children	0.4%
12=	Jonny Buckland (Coldplay)	Musucian	113	0.5	0.47	Environment, children	0.4%
12=	Will Champion (Coldplay)	Musician	113	0.5	0.47	Environment, children	0.4%
13	Phil Collins	Musician	150	0.7	0.45	Children, music, arts, sport	0.5%
14	Chris Martin (Coldplay)	Musician	132	0.5	0.4	Environment, children	0.4%
15	Mary Austin	Close Friend of Freddie mercury	115	0.4	0.31	HIV/Aids	0.3%
16	Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain	Footballer	20	0.1	0.25	Community	0.5%
17	David and Victoria Beckham	Footballer and Singer	425	1	0.24	Ukraine	0.2%
18=	Lewis Capaldi	Musician	19	0	0.21	Humanitarian	0.2%
18=	Lord Lloyd-Webber	Composer	495	1	0.21	Performing arts, music	6.7%
19	Roger Taylor	Musician	198	0.4	0.18	HIV/Aids	0.2%
20	Brian May	Musician	218	0.4	0.16	HIV/Aids, culture, arts, music	0.2%
21=	Sir James Dyson	Inventor	23,000	24.6	0.11	Education, healthcare, science and medical research	0.1%
21=	Sir Cameron Mackintosh	Producer	1,205	1.3	0.11	Theatre, medical, homeless, community	0.1%
22	John Gore	Producer	1,681	1.5	0.09	Arts, AIDS, Covid-19	0.1%
23=	Sir Ringo Starr	Musician	285	0.2	0.08	Medical, humanitarian, animals, children	0.1%
23=	Amal and George Clooney	Barrister and Actor	315	0.3	0.08	Human rights	0.1%
23=	Salma Hayek	Actor	7,125	5.5	0.08	Covid-19, humanitarian	0.1%

Trends and Beneficiaries
Analysing the Giving List, we observe that musicians and artists prominently feature among the most generous celebrities in the UK. Their ability to use their platform to raise awareness and funds for various causes is commendable. Health-related initiatives, particularly those addressing HIV/AIDS, witnessed substantial support, with notable contributions from musicians like Sir Elton John, Brian May, and Roger Taylor.

Youth-centric causes, education, and social inclusion initiatives also ranked high on the list of beneficiaries. Celebrities like Sir Lewis Hamilton and Stormzy showcased their commitment to empowering the next generation and addressing social inequalities.

Other prominent areas of focus included humanitarian causes, human rights, and environmental preservation, championed by figures such as Amal and George Clooney and model, Cara Delevingne.