Metro lost property to go on sale for charity

The sale will take place at Tynemouth Market, in Tynemouth Metro station, on Sunday 7 June, from 9am-3pm.

Hundreds of items are up for sale, from tents and windbreaker screens, to Christmas trees and cuddly toys. 

There is also brand-new clothing with tags on, sports items from basketballs and badminton racquets to boxing gloves and cycling helmets, jewellery, umbrellas, walking sticks, sunglasses and more. 

All proceeds from the sale will be donated to Nexus’ chosen charity of the year, North East Dementia Care. The charity, based in Sunderland, provide dementia-specific care to people in a welcoming and safe environment. 

Transport is their main funding priority, and they are raising £35,000 for a new minibus. All money raised by Nexus at the sale, and throughout 2026, will go towards helping them achieve their funding goal. 

 Lynne Robinson, Public Affairs Manager at Nexus, said: “We’ve had a lot of money raised in previous years with our lost property auctions and sales. We have a weird and wonderful mix of items to sell, and we usually get lots of interest.

“It’s great to think that the unclaimed lost property can be put to such good use, and the funds raised will be welcomed by North East Dementia Care.”

The items on sale at Tynemouth Market are cash only and any unsold items will be recycled or donated to charity. 

Lost property is held by Nexus for 28 days before being discarded, recycled or sold, depending on the item and its condition.

Customers who have lost anything on a Metro train, at a Metro station or bus interchange are encouraged to contact Nexus Customer Relations on 0191 20 20 747 or via email at customerrelations@nexus.org.uk as soon as possible.

Every year Nexus employees nominate and vote on a charity to support and fundraise throughout the year. Fundraising activities have included charity walks, bike rides, raffles, cake sales, coffee mornings and even a sky dive.

Last year almost £7,000 was raised for James’ Place, supporting men’s mental health, and previous charities to benefit include Feeding Families, the Alzheimer’s Society and Great North Air Ambulance and Daft as a Brush cancer patient care.