eBay UK has unveiled the winners of its 2025 eBay Top Seller Awards, celebrating the small businesses and entrepreneurs powering the UK's growth story in fashion, technology, sustainability and community enterprise.
Now in its ninth year, the awards honor outstanding independent retailers and innovators trading on eBay's marketplace, highlighting their impact on both the domestic economy and global exports.
With approximately 134 million customers worldwide, eBay remains one of the biggest enablers of small business growth, connecting thousands of UK sellers with international buyers.
The 2025 eBay Top Seller Award winners include:
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Music Magpie, Manchester – refurbished electronics and second-hand media retailer.
• Above & Beyond Award: Curated by Kate (Cally Ltd), Reading – independent fashion retailer specializing in pre-loved clothing.
• Business Growth Award: Canon Camera House, London – specialist in refurbished cameras, lenses and accessories.
• eBay Pioneer Award: RCScrapyard, Sussex – restores and resells radio-controlled models.
• Community Contribution Award: Retro Recycling, Essex – vintage menswear and homeware retailer.
• Social Impact Award: Forget Me Not Children's Hospice, Huddersfield – a charity supporting families of children with life threatening conditions.
• Start-up Award: TCGX Ltd, Yorkshire – fast-growing collectibles retailer specializing in Pokémon and Digimon trading cards.
• Judges' Award: Sofab Sports, Gloucester – authentic sportswear and fashion retailer.
Each winner receives £10,000 funding, exclusive business advice and a feature in eBay's Seller Stories video series. He will also be honored at a special celebratory event in Mayfair, London.
The Top Seller Awards are part of eBay's wider mission to empower UK entrepreneurs with the tools, training and funding to grow sustainably.
Among eBay's key initiatives for sellers:
• Vendor Capital – Providing fast, flexible funding to help SMEs scale.
• Pro Trader Plus – One-to-one guidance and tailored support for established sellers looking to expand their operations.
• AI Enabled – Free access to AI-powered tools to enhance listings, optimize visibility, and automate workflows.
The awards demonstrate how digital marketplaces are enabling growth for UK SMEs amid economic uncertainty, providing global access without traditional barriers to entry.
Reflecting on this year's winners, eBay UK said the awards demonstrated the creativity, adaptability and flexibility that defines the UK entrepreneurial landscape.
“These incredible small businesses are redefining what it means to be an entrepreneur in 2025,” a spokesperson said. “They combine innovation with purpose – from sustainable retail and digital innovation to community-led initiatives – and are helping to power the UK's economic recovery.”
jamie young
Jamie is a senior reporter at Business Matters, with over a decade of experience in UK SME business reporting. Jamie has a degree in Business Administration and regularly attends industry conferences and workshops. When Jamie is not reporting on the latest business developments, he is passionate about mentoring budding journalists and entrepreneurs to inspire the next generation of business leaders.
