Why was the donation mistakenly sent to Weston Park Trust?

A typing error by solicitors during an update to the woman's will in April 2025 caused the donation to be misdirected to Weston Park Trust instead of Weston Park Cancer Hospital.

What was the intended beneficiary of the donation?

The deceased's intended beneficiary was Weston Park Cancer Hospital, as reflected in her original will and confirmed by her solicitors.

Who discovered the error and what is being done?

Sheffield City Council revealed the error and is asking councillors to formally agree that the donation should go to the hospital, acting in good faith to correct the mistake.

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Typo in Will Sends Legacy to Wrong Weston Park

8 Apr

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Summary

Solicitors' typing error redirected a will's donation.
The intended recipient was a specialist cancer hospital.
The funds mistakenly went to a park's trustees instead.

Typo in Will Sends Legacy to Wrong Weston Park

A significant donation, originally intended for Weston Park Cancer Hospital, was misdirected due to a typing error by the deceased's solicitors. The error occurred in April 2025 when the woman's will was updated. Instead of specifying the hospital, the amended clause directed a 25% share to 'Weston Park Trust', incorrectly naming Sheffield City Council as trustee and citing the park trust's charity number.

The deceased had originally intended the legacy for the hospital, a fact confirmed by written evidence from the solicitors, who stated the mistake arose from a drafting error. Sheffield City Council, responsible for the park, has revealed the error and is requesting councillors to approve the transfer of the donation to the correct beneficiary, Weston Park Cancer Hospital.

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