DHAKA: Sir Elton John has topped a list of charitable British celebrities after donating millions of dollars to worthy causes last year.

The Rocket Man donated a massive $38.4 million to charities in 2013, including $22.4 million raised by gigs for his Aids foundations, making him the highest-ranking celebrity on The Sunday Times Giving List 2013, which tracks the philanthropy of Britain’s super-rich.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling comes a distant second in the rankings after giving $15 million to charities, ahead of U2 frontman Bono, who donated $12.8 million.

Also included in the list are David and Victoria Beckham, who donated $5.4 million to charity in 2013, rockers Coldplay, who gave $4.5 million, and One Direction, who raised $3.4 million, reports contactmusic.com.

BDST: 1647 HRS, MAY 05, 2014