A drop-in cancer centre in Tunbridge Wells has benefited from the sale of unclaimed lost property handed into the police.

The Picking Centre in Monson Road received a cheque for £500 which will help it to rennovate and expand.

Picking Centre volunteer Polly Taylor said: “It costs us £45,000 a year to run the centre so we rely on fundraising and donations like this. All the services we offer are free to all and compliment the medical care people get in hospital.”

The most common lost property items handed in at police station front counters in Kent are small electronics such as tablet computers, cameras, smartphones and e-Readers which have often been found in parks or car parks.

Keys, purses and wallets, passports and other identification are often found in town centres on weekends. More unusual items handed in at Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells Police Stations recently include umbrellas, clothing, number plates and a bag of golf clubs.

If unclaimed they are handed to a third party who auction them off for worthy causes.

Tunbridge Wells Chief Inspector Dave Pate said: “Kent Police is delighted to be able to help causes such as this. I was really impressed with the volunteers at the centre and the inspiring work they do to help the community.”