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What Happened to School Trunk After Dragons’ Den?

School Trunk appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2015, Series 13 Episode 9. The business was a storage business for public schools. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Dorothy McLaren and Chelsea Hayes walked into the Den in 2015 with a storage business for public schools. They were asking for £90,000 in exchange for 10% 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 Dorothy McLaren and Chelsea Hayes left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

School Trunk is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2015, 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 School Trunk Still in Business?

Yes. School Trunk 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 Magloc UK, Foldsmart Ltd, Funky Christmas Jumpers, Crikey Bikey Ltd. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
08053066
Registered Name
SCHOOL TRUNK LIMITED
Incorporated
2012-05-01
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
96090
Registered Address
10 Horseshoe Park, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JW, United Kingdom
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-09-30)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£53030
Employees
0
Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30
Officers
  • MCLAREN, Dorothy Beryl — director
    10, Horseshoe Park, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JW, United Kingdom
  • BARRATT, Christine Ann — director (resigned 2013-01-31)
    24d, Brondesbury Road, London, NW6 6AY, United Kingdom
  • HAYES, Chelsea Louisa — director (resigned 2023-01-17)
    Unit 13/14, Sheeplands Farm, Wargrave Road, Wargrave, Berkshire, RG10 8DL, England
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