With public recognition comes public scrutiny, and one of the unfortunate consequences of being the target of someone’s anger is facing allegations that can ruin lives—or even end them. Before the recent expansion of Jayne’s Baby Bank, Jayne Price, also known as Carrie-Anne Ridsdale, operated what she called a Baby Bank, Food Bank, and Fundraising Charity Shop, primarily based in Aberbargoed. During this time, a heated public feud erupted when a man was falsely labeled a paedophile after revealing that the so-called charity shop was not actually a registered charity. The dispute played out on Facebook, with Jayne’s Baby Bank (JBB) launching accusations—referring to the man as a paedophile and even likening him to Savile—while Ian Smith defended himself.
2022 – The first public allegation made against Mr. Smith.
Through social media investigations, we gathered a collection of images and exchanges between both parties during their feud. Additionally, contrary to claims that anyone can walk into a police station and obtain a report, Sarah’s Law has strict eligibility criteria. Only parents, legal guardians, or individuals who can prove they are responsible for a child’s welfare can apply for information under the scheme. The police conduct thorough checks before disclosing any details, ensuring that sensitive data is protected and preventing misuse by those without a genuine concern for a child’s safety.
Before diving deeper into the social media tactics used by “Jayne,” Ian publicly shared his DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) to refute the allegations. The content is attached below.
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What is notable here is that during the period of turmoil between the two, “Jayne’s Baby Bank” contacted several scrap collectors to remove cars from the Bowen Industrial Estate in Aberbargoed [source], as she was experiencing issues with several other businesses. Unbeknownst to the scrap collectors, “Jayne” had no legal right to do this, as the vehicles never belonged to her. We also note her reference to Sarah’s Law in this post, as well as Claire’s Law, which relates to the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme. Claire’s Law allows individuals to request information about a partner’s history of abusive behavior to help prevent further domestic violence. We can only assume the implication behind this.
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What is particularly concerning is that The Baby Bank claims she was informed by the police that he is not permitted at the bottom end of the Bowen Industrial Estate (where the ‘Charity Shop’ is located) due to the presence of children at her establishment. This claim is completely false, as the DBS check provided clearly shows he has no convictions related to children whatsoever. The DBS barred list also shows “NONE RECORDED,” further exposing her allegations as not only baseless but also harmful. Ian posted a video of the incident on YouTube.
She also publicly posted, “Ian Smith is not allowed around children unsupervised,” while taking a snippet of his publicly disclosed DBS check out of context, in an attempt to further frame him as a paedophile. This action has caused additional emotional distress for Mr. Smith.
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Our investigation also yielded some interesting findings, including her use of an old Facebook account under the name “Carrie Anne” to contact third parties, falsely claiming that Mr. Smith is a convicted paedophile. We can confirm that this is indeed her account, as she used the same image in a TikTok video dated July 22, 2020. [source]
At the height of the Facebook drama, Carrie-Anne (Jayne) shared an article titled “Convicted Paedophile Caged for 21 Years for Sex Attacks, Including the Rape of a Boy” suggesting that the convicted individual mentioned in the article was Ian Smith. However, the article actually refers to a 60-year-old man from Durham, not someone from South Wales.
“Jayne’s Baby Bank” continues to make use of the Savile reference. [source]
As our findings have shown, her approach to social drama began early in the inception of the “Baby Bank.” As previously stated by Carrie-Anne:
And other charities, and other little groups, you are the ones that we’re gonna take down. Because I don’t answer to nobody. I don’t answer to the charity commission. I don’t answer to the council. I don’t answer to the police. I don’t answer to nobody, and they know that. And I will take you down if you bother me or you bother anybody else. [source]
We hope this provides further insight into the character of the individual behind Jayne’s Baby Bank across South Wales.
Sherlock
Hahaha ha! Smith was arrested last night for filming a porno in his fake taxi in a public place. Can you make yourself look any less credible. Check out his fb status
Sherlock, a number of charities locally who you have listed on your registered baby bank page have received amateur “cease and desist” letters from JBB, for appearing on your site.
Hello, Anonymous,
I was informed on Monday that an unnamed individual has been contacting the charities listed on our “Find a Registered Baby Bank” page. It’s unfortunate that legitimate baby banks in South Wales, which are both registered charities and operate as baby banks, are being targeted.
Please be aware that any cease-and-desist letters issued by this individual have no legal standing, particularly regarding the term “Baby Bank.” If you have received such a letter, we would appreciate it if you could forward it to us at Sherlockjbb@proton.me. All names will be kept confidential.
Sherlock
Bad move Sherlock, or should I say Hayley and her mates, defending a know peado and predator that no one likes. This is the type of person you are. Are peado supporter. You should have done your homework. Ever thought that jayne has a mobility car because she is ill? You can fake illness like double knee joints and blood disorders idiot. You have made her suicidal and outwardly acknowledge that , but she still gets up 7 days a week and helps families with foodbanks, nappies and baby milk for free. She volunteers 7 days a week for free, so do her family and volunteers. What do you do ? Sit on a computer and make up lies.
Where is this court conviction?
Where is the stolen money from Brynmawr shop – back with the council. She wasn’t evicted from Aberbargoed the unit was given notice due to abestos. Tara hollowys son damaged the roof in Risca by jumping on it and exposed the asbestos there. I thought you were a ” journalist “?, where are these charges for nappies and milk? There were never any charges. How do you know she hasn’t changed her name due to domestic violence. You are breaking the law with malicious communication as half of this is unsure and you are doxing her address. You are scum knowing she is suicidal .
Miss Ridsdale is a vile deluded person and I hope she is brought to justice for all the hate she has for decent hardworking people! I am sure the local newspapers would be very interested in her rants on Facebook berating legal hardworking charities.
Arthur,
Investigative journalism is practically dead. What we see now are clickbait headlines designed to boost numbers for ad revenue. I highly doubt any local journalists are genuinely interested—take Elizabeth Birt from the *South Wales Argus* as an example. Despite being a senior journalist, she actively promoted “Jaynes Baby Bank” without verifying the facts. A simple search would have revealed the truth.
Sherlock”
Hahaha – how desperate do you have to be to pull Ian Smith out of the bag! Jayne was held a legend for outing him as a peado! No one likes him 1 bit. You are really scraping the bottom of the barrel now. Hayley trying to get Ian smith to start on Jayne. One thing they have in common. They both hate hayley!
Welcome back, David.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our recent content. However, you will be held accountable for your hateful comments and accusations. More updates are coming soon. The local councils have been quite helpful.
Kind regards,
Uncle Sherlock.
Funny how she hasn’t been arrested for any of these statements she made or the running of her shops In 5 years. What a stalker you have developed into. You are obsessed with her 🤣🤣. All you have achieved is to make her popularity sky rocket!
Dear JBB Associate,
Let us break this down slightly. Firstly, given that the charity application was rejected multiple times, this falls outside the purview of the Charity Commission. This means they have no authority to prosecute or make referrals, as their legal jurisdiction applies only to currently registered charities. We know this directly, having had one-on-one conversations regarding the matter.
Secondly, the five years of operation have involved multiple properties, including the previously titled “Jarmarnis Charity Boutique,” which was run from a garage before launching a store in Aberbargoed, from which Carrie-Anne was later evicted. Other properties have also been involved, including the former Brynmawr store, which has since closed. During this time, various usernames were used, including “Stiffers Mam” and “The Alchemist.”
If we discuss personal accountability, the act of operating under both a real and a bogus alias means that the car provided by Motability Finance Ltd is registered under a legal name. This includes benefits received due to current health issues as a registered carer, effectively concealing its use for “work” purposes. Using the public alias “Jayne Price” obscures this from any overseeing government bodies, particularly in relation to financial matters.
We can also examine how the shops trade. The local councils are more aware of JBB’s operations than you have disclosed. A subject access request has revealed significant information on this matter, including the private email address caridsdale@gmail.com (source: https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Email.png), which was used for private communications between JBB and the local councils regarding complaints. We can conclude that this email address is a contraction of “Carrie-Anne Ridsdale”—a name that has been denied, yet we can verify this person’s existence through birth certificates and an electoral roll search. This search confirms a resident at 7 Meadow Road, Pontllanfraith, listed as Carrie A. Ridsdale (source: https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Address.png). This information is further corroborated by the listing at: Neighbourly.
We also note the use of abbreviations for both real and fictitious names, including “J. Ridsdale”, as well as the rental contract listing the tenant as “Miss Jayne-Anne Carrie-Anne Ridsdale” for the property at 5 Crane Street, Pontypool, NP4 6LY. This can be verified through the contract itself, available here: https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/5-Crane-Street-Lease-2023-Unsigned.pdf and the reference to “J. Ridsdale” here (Source: https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/J_R.png)
Through a combination of misdirection, opportunism, and aggression, operations have been maintained—until now, when all relevant information has been consolidated for the appropriate parties.
Regards,
S.