Posted by Gemma Parmar Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:04:33 +0000
Oxfam could look set to receive £300,000 after Nicholas Newcliffe left his estate to charity after passing away last year. Newcliffe also had stakes on tennis and cricket matches running until 2020.
If Fedderer wins Wilbedon in June, Oxfam could gain £100,000. A spokesperson for the charity, speaking to The Metro said, “This case proves legacies can come in all shapes and sizes.”
The bets, which were placed from 2000 to 2005 have so far won the charity £16,750.

Oxfam could look set to receive £300,000 after Nicholas Newliffe left his estate to charity after passing away last year.
Newliffe, from Kidlington Oxfordshire, also had stakes on tennis and cricket matches running until 2020. If Fedderer wins Wilbedon in June, Oxfam could gain £100,000.
A spokesperson for the charity, speaking to The Metro said, “This case proves legacies can come in all shapes and sizes.” The bets, which were placed from 2000 to 2005 have so far won the charity £16,750.
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