Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to The Handbag Spa After Dragons’ Den?
The Handbag Spa appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2015, Series 13 Episode 3. The business was a cleaning and restoration of designer handbags. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Freya and Judy Bass walked into the Den in 2015 with a cleaning and restoration of designer handbags. They were asking for £60,000 in exchange for 20% 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 Freya and Judy Bass left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
The Handbag Spa is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2015, 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 The Handbag Spa Still Available?
Yes. The Leather Spa Ltd 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 Sync-box, Van Girls, Funkybod, Lign Light. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 07281788
- Registered Name
- THE LEATHER SPA LTD
- Incorporated
- 2010-06-11
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 47910
- Registered Address
- Langdale House, 105b Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SH
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-05-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £14024
- Employees
- 3
- Period
- 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025
- Officers
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BASS, Judith Mary
— director
Langdale House, 105b Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SH
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BRYAN, Sharon Lesley
— director (resigned 2014-11-27)
26, Devon Avenue, Upholland, Greater Manchester, WN8 0DQ, Great Britain
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BASS, Judith Mary
— director