Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Care Free House After Dragons’ Den?
Care Free House appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 3. The business was a castle restorations. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
James Brown walked into the Den in 2005 with a castle restorations. They were asking for £80,000 in exchange for 8% 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 James Brown left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Care Free House is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2005, 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 Care Free House Still Available?
Yes. James Brown 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 Le Beanock, IV Cam, Industrial Control Systems, Esme Ertekin Shoe Club, Webbed Paddles. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 08276034
- Registered Name
- JAMES BROWN LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2012-10-31
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 90030
- Registered Address
- 10 Whittox Lane, Frome, BA11 3BY, England
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2026-03-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £417
- Employees
- 2
- Period
- 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Officers
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BROWN, James
— director
10, Whittox Lane, Frome, BA11 3BY, England
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BROWN, James
— director (resigned 2012-10-31)
61, Lyndhurst Drive, London, E10 6JB, United Kingdom
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BROWN, James
— director