Read our privacy policy Thanks for signing up to theLessons in Lifestyle email {{ #verifyErrors }} {{ message }} {{ /verifyErrors }} {{ ^verifyErrors }} Something went wrong. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }}The 100 most philanthropic people on the UK rich list - including Elton John and hedge fund managers - gave a total of £3.2billion this year. The 77-year-old gave £27 million away in part to the Elton John Aids Foundation which is renowned for it work to prevent the spread of HIV and tackling stigma. Sir Elton John gave away 5.7 per cent of his £470 million fortune this year ( Getty Images for The Rock and Ro )Funds raised have come from his own performances, events and financial contributions. He has also supported other causes through his Elton John Charitable Trust.
