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What Happened to Active Hands After Dragons’ Den?

Active Hands appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2026, Series 23 Episode 4. The business was a gripping aids for the disabled. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Rob Smith and Jo walked into the Den in 2026 with a gripping aids for the disabled. They were asking for £75,000 in exchange for 5% of the business.

Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.

The Deal

No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Rob Smith and Jo left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Active Hands is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2026, the business has now been trading for over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is Active Hands Still Available?

Yes. The Active Hands Company Limited appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Health & Holistics, JNCK Bakery, Business Fives Limited. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
06206877
Registered Name
THE ACTIVE HANDS COMPANY LIMITED
Incorporated
2007-04-10
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
32990
Registered Address
Unit 4, Rumbush Farm, 322a Rumbush Lane, Earlswood, Solihull, B94 5LW, England
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-03-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£310086
Employees
0
Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31
Officers
  • SMITH, Melanie Joy — director
    85, Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5JP, England
  • SMITH, Robert Paul — director
    13, North Close, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 7NN, England
  • SMITH, Trevor — director
    16, Kempton Close, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2TY
  • SMITH, Trevor — secretary (resigned 2014-03-31)
    16, Kempton Close, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2TY, United Kingdom
  • SMITH, Marion — director (resigned 2008-04-21)
    12 Rothwell Gardens, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4TJ
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