FRAME eCommerce
Our online sales activity helps FRAME make the most of donated items, reach a wider audience and raise vital income to support our charitable work.
Online selling with a purpose
FRAME currently lists selected items on eBay. This allows us to reach buyers beyond our shops and give specialist, unusual, collectible or higher-value items the best chance of finding the right home.
Selling online helps generate income for FRAME’s wider work, including volunteering, supported placements, training, reuse, recycling and community support.
It also supports our environmental mission by helping more items stay in use for longer.
More value from reuse
Some donated items have a wider audience online than they would in a local shop. Listing these items carefully helps FRAME raise more from donations and reduce waste.
Reach more buyers
eBay helps us reach people who are looking for specific, unusual or collectible items.
Raise vital income
Online sales help support FRAME’s charitable work, services and opportunities for people.
Support reuse
Selling online helps more donated items find a new home instead of going to waste.
Find FRAME on eBay
We are currently listing selected items through our eBay shop.
From donated item to online listing
- Identifying items suitable for online sale
- Researching items and checking condition
- Taking clear photographs
- Writing accurate listing descriptions
- Packing items safely for dispatch
- Supporting customer enquiries and online sales admin
A useful digital activity area
eCommerce can help people build confidence with photography, research, digital systems, communication, organisation and attention to detail.
It is a practical activity that can suit people who enjoy working with products, information, stock, computers or online sales.
Activities depend on current stock, staffing, available space and individual support needs.
Online sales in action
Items are checked, researched, photographed and prepared carefully before being listed online.
Taking part at FRAME
Get in touch
Contact FRAME or complete a volunteering application if you are interested in online sales.
Talk through options
We will discuss your interests, experience, availability and support needs.
Learn the process
You can learn about item research, photography, listings and packing.
Build confidence
Over time, people can develop digital, communication and workplace skills.
eCommerce helps FRAME raise income from donations while giving people meaningful opportunities to learn practical digital and retail skills.
Donate items with online potential
If you have specialist, unusual, collectible or good quality items to donate, they may be suitable for FRAME’s online sales.
Please contact us or speak to a member of staff if you are unsure whether an item is suitable.
Explore more
eCommerce links closely with sorting, retail, photography, customer service, administration and donations.
Interested in online sales?
Contact FRAME to ask about volunteering, supported placements or practical activity opportunities in eCommerce.
