Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Worthenshaw's (rebranded as Kirsty's) After Dragons’ Den?
Worthenshaw's (rebranded as Kirsty's) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2010, Series 8 Episode 1. The business was a frozen dessert which is a dairy-free healthy alternative to ice cream. They secured investment from Duncan Bannatyne and Peter Jones on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Kirsty Henshaw walked into the Den in 2010 with a frozen dessert which is a dairy-free healthy alternative to ice cream. They were asking for £65,000 in exchange for 30% of the business.
The pitch landed well enough in the Den that at least one Dragon decided to back it.
The Deal
A deal was struck on the show. Duncan Bannatyne and Peter Jones offered £65,000 for 30%, and Kirsty Henshaw accepted.
It’s worth noting that Dragons’ Den deals agreed on camera often go through further negotiation off-screen. Some complete as shown; others are renegotiated or never finalise at all. The company’s subsequent trading history is the clearest indicator of what actually happened.
What Happened After the Show
Worthenshaw's (rebranded as Kirsty's) is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2010, 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 Worthenshaw's (rebranded as Kirsty's) Still Available?
Yes. Worthenshaws 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 Pebblebed Vineyard (rebranded as Darts Farm), Flow Signals, ShedSafe, Labels 4 Cables. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 06973781
- Registered Name
- WORTHENSHAWS LTD
- Incorporated
- 2009-07-27
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 56290
- Registered Address
- Springfield Farm, Cold Cotes Road, Harrogate, HG3 2SG, United Kingdom
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2024-09-30)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £2820042
- Employees
- 45
- Period
- 2023-10-01 to 30 September 2024
- Officers
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HAZLETT, Simon Lee
— director
Springfield Farm Business Park, Cold Cotes Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2SG, United Kingdom
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HENSHAW, Kirsty Jillian
— director
Springfield Farm, Cold Cotes Road, Harrogate, HG3 2SG, United Kingdom
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KENT, Michael Ian
— director
Springfield Farm, Cold Cotes Road, Felliscliffe, Harrogate, HG3 2SG, United Kingdom
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HOLDGATE, James
— secretary (resigned 2013-09-25)
Network House, Third Avenue, Globe Park, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1EY, England
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RANKIN, Gillian
— secretary (resigned 2010-10-01)
Network House, Third Avenue, Globe Park, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1LY
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HAZLETT, Simon Lee
— director