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What Happened to For Arts Sake After Dragons’ Den?

For Arts Sake appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 3. The business was a self designed artwork. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

David Hancock walked into the Den in 2005 with a self designed artwork. They were asking for N/A.

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 David Hancock left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

For Arts Sake is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2005, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is For Arts Sake Still in Business?

Yes. For Arts Sake appears to still be trading.

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, Care Free House, Esme Ertekin Shoe Club. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
02634029
Registered Name
FOR ARTS SAKE LIMITED
Incorporated
1991-08-01 (ceased 2013-03-12)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
7440
Registered Address
The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, England
Accounts
dormant (period ending 2010-12-31)
Officers
  • STEAD, Jonathan Edward — director
    19 Lansdowne Road, London, W11 3AG
  • CROOME, Peter — secretary (resigned 1998-07-06)
    Down House, Lammas Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8NY
  • FREEMAN, Julia Claire — secretary (resigned 1994-03-10)
    20 Molyneux Street, London, W1H 5HU
  • TOWNSHEND, John Patrick, Lord — secretary (resigned 2010-06-30)
    12 South Hill Park Gardens, London, NW3 2TG
  • WILLIAMS, Christopher John — secretary (resigned 1995-07-14)
    2 Haven Green, London, W5 2UU
  • P S SECRETARIES LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 1991-08-01)
    Suite One Second Floor, 1/4 Christina Street, London, EC2A 4PA
  • BOWDEN, Martin — director (resigned 1993-09-29)
    Beetlehook Cottage, Plaistow Road, Kirdford, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0JU
  • P S NOMINEES LIMITED — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 1991-08-01)
    Suite One Second Floor, 1/4 Christina Street, London, EC2A 4PA
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