The Jayne’s Baby Bank Blackwood Market store, located at 13–15 The Market Place Shopping Centre, Blackwood, NP12 1AU, has now officially closed. This was confirmed publicly weeks prior, and on 6th July 2025, Carrie-Anne Ridsdale, alongside a small team, cleared out the store. Remaining stock was reportedly sold for £1 before being given away to members of the public.
Across multiple livestreams and Facebook posts, Ms Ridsdale has attributed the store’s closure to the following reasons:
- Alleged disputes with a security guard
- A claimed “window tax” introduced by the landlord(s)
Window Tax Claims
Date: 09/07/2025 — Source
I’ve given it back because the landlord was getting on my nerves and the last straw was trying to charge us window tax…
Date: 08/07/2025 — Source
If I get another… landlord, right… Window tax? Really? … Fuck off.
Security Guard Issues
Date: 17/06/2025 — Source
…environmental health, turning up at our shop today in Blackwood… because a report had come in. And I know for a fact that that was the security guard…
Date: 09/07/2025 — Source
I took the barrel lock out last night because I knew the security guard would try and obstruct us…
Landlord Disputes
Date: 07/07/2025 — Source
…they just sold us a load of false promises to get us in here… they started trying to blackmail us to stay… threatening to put us all over Facebook…
Date: 13/06/2025 — Source
…I’m not happy that the landlord wouldn’t fix electric. Luckily National Grid has done it…
All of these statements illustrate a breakdown in communication between Ms Ridsdale and the landlord, with allegations ranging from ignored maintenance to verbal intimidation. It is unclear from available public documents whether these statements are factually accurate, but they do form a consistent narrative repeated by Ms Ridsdale across platforms.
We previously published a Food Safety and Council Report regarding the Blackwood location, which included issues relating to sanitation and toilet access. In response to this report, Ms Ridsdale livestreamed a rebuttal, which ironically focused on the very toilet she later highlighted as one of her main complaints at the Pontypool site.
…They told me that was my personal toilet… But it wasn’t. It was for the whole block. So I’m not cleaning the toilet.
In Closing
One of the reasons we archive and transcribe material is precisely for this reason: contradiction. On 10/06/2025, Ms Ridsdale stated the following regarding toilet responsibilities:
For example if we had a shite fountain coming out of the toilet… I’d rod it anyway… We got rods. Been there, done that.
Yet on 03/04/2025, she had stated in a video:
…I actually contacted the head of public protection because the landlord was refusing to unblock the toilet and it was a serious issue…
This contradiction underscores the persistent confusion surrounding accountability at the Blackwood site. The local council noted sanitation concerns, which contributed to regulatory scrutiny. Under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, adequate toilet and washing facilities must be provided to all workers—including volunteers.
As for the self-proclaimed “Blackwood Superstore,” her physical activity during shop clearance seems inconsistent with public claims of being unfit for work due to chronic illness. A concerned member of the public submitted the following:
To search additional transcripts mentioning the Blackwood premises, please use our searchable archive: Search Transcripts.
UPDATE:
Following the eviction, Ms Ridsdale continued posting online about the landlord:
…He now wants more compensation. I own the locks and have receipts… I haven’t signed the shop back over yet. He bought it with a leased tenant. If he wants to alter the lease or end it he has to pay us compensation…
Landlord response via email (screenshot):
You left the shop completely insecure, with no locks in place, and decimated the interior… I will be pursuing this through every possible legal channel…
According to Ms Ridsdale, the lock was removed intentionally:
I took the barrel lock out last night because I knew the security guard would try and obstruct us…
Notably, she had previously acknowledged the shop was formerly leased by the Wales Air Ambulance—undermining her claim of landlord neglect or mismanagement post-tenancy.
Legal Assessment
From a civil law perspective, the removal of a barrel lock without replacement, and leaving the premises unsecured while inviting the public to collect leftover goods, may constitute a breach of lease and/or negligent disposal of property. If it can be proven that any landlord-held goods were disposed of, this may open her up to a conversion claim under tort law.
Additionally, publicly accusing the landlord of blackmail—without evidence—may risk a defamation claim if it can be shown to have caused reputational harm or business loss. This is particularly relevant if other commercial tenants are discouraged from leasing due to her statements.
Unless criminal damage or theft can be proven, this remains primarily a civil dispute. However, the pattern of behaviour and language used could increase legal exposure for Ms Ridsdale should the landlord pursue action.
In sum, this episode highlights ongoing issues surrounding premises management, professional conduct, and the importance of accurate public communication—especially when tied to charitable branding.
Sherlock
SOURCE: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF8R2xNRYMV/
We notified Samantha at The Circular Studio regarding the content in question. Despite raising concerns, we were informed that the post would remain live for “analytical purposes”.
Their response included the following statement:
“The only person this piece of content is concerning is you.”
Additional remarks were made during the exchange; however, we are withholding those at this time unless disclosure becomes necessary for legal purposes.
Regrettably, the communication did not conclude on a constructive or amicable note.
– S
Entirely predictable behaviour from Jayne’s Baby Bank, and as expected, easily triggered. One brief mention, and suddenly Carrie (operating under the name “Jayne”) contradicts her earlier public statements.
SOURCE: https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/search/?search=%22resellers%22&limit=50&sort_order=newest&search_type=all
QUOTE 1:
“The other thing I wanted to say, because I didn’t get a chance to do another video of everything that went on, is that we’ve noticed we’ve had a couple of the resellers in and they’ve set up market stalls and they’re selling our stuff that they’ve had for 75% off on their market stalls.
So what we’ve decided is we’re going to stop resellers buying stuff at the 75% off or the 50% off.
So we’ve had issues before in the past with resellers.”
QUOTE 2:
“Blackwood goes on my nerves because of the resellers up there, you know.”
Yet, after the original email (which had been published solely for historical context) was shared, the reaction was immediate: daily monitoring of the site resumed. Within 24 hours, and without us referencing that specific video or business in anything recent, Carrie suddenly posts a public thank-you to the very business she had previously criticised.
The irony? The video she referred to promoted the now-closed Blackwood branch.
Difficult to follow her narrative when it rewrites itself so frequently.
S
I have never heard so many lies in my life.
Will her quest for world dominance never cease?
Pinky and the brain come to mind.
And all at the expense of the innocent unsuspecting general public!
“We are a baby bank, food bank, helping mothers and babies,” to be utterly exploited by myself and my family, we have the purest intentions, namely to rinse everyone of thier hard earned cash, dodge the tax man, dupe the authorities with my many aliases and continue to pretend that I am a consiseur of vintage, antiques and collectables, when in fact I’m the most over qualified un qualified, mentally unhinged blot upon the valleys that ever had the misfortune to draw breath.
Tick tock Carrie Anne Ridsdale/ Jayne Price or any other combination, of camelian fraudulent con artist identities you assume today.
Her narcissistic lofty self love will be the undoing of her self appointed pillar of the community goals. We all know who and what she is, fake fraudulent scrounger who gloats about her food choices and salad bar experiences, when those poor kids and volunteers get a pot noodle. Shame on her! Disgraceful disgusting woman, most of my town have now boycotted her junk shop!
Filthy dirty clothes! Raging rodent mess, tramp grade morals tramp grade trade! Tramp grade person.
Strange how Ms Ridsdale seems to hang around the clothing banks. She has been spotted on several occasions rifling through the bags at the clothing banks at Pontypool Tesco as early as 7am on a Sunday morning by several dog walkers.
A bit odd don’t you think when the store doesn’t open until 10am on Sundays!
Security are at the Blackwood shop with an unidentified gentlemen. They have been inside inspecting the property.
S
https://www.facebook.com/daniel.ridsdale.96/
Funny how Daniel never bothered to change his profile URL, especially if his mums trying to distance herself from the “Ridsdale” name.
Sherlock”
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1QoDQNq3Md/
“Jaynes baby bank co uk is a stolen malicious website by 4 other Charities, 2 of which have been shut down for criminal activity. They are jealous of our success. The other two Charities are under investigation by the Charity Commission. The police and their cyber team are aware and are actively investigating. They are in breach of the malicious communication act and trademark law which is criminal. They are also miss leading the public.”
This website has not been “stolen,” nor is it operated by four other charities. Claims suggesting otherwise are inaccurate. There is no element of jealousy involved; the purpose of this platform is strictly informative and journalistic. At present, there is no publicly disclosed investigation into any charities related to this matter. As a private citizen, Carrie-Anne does not have access to confidential or active investigative information. To claim otherwise would be speculative and misleading.
The police have been notified about the existence of this website, as part of our team’s standard communication with relevant authorities. The entire purpose of this project is transparency and scrutiny—we welcome investigation and public accountability. The publication of transcripts, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) materials, and other records sourced from the public domain does not constitute malicious communication. These materials are openly published for the public interest and fall under civil, not criminal, jurisdiction.
Likewise, any concerns regarding trademark use are civil matters, not criminal offenses, and should be addressed through proper legal channels. All content, including posts and documents, is shared with the intent to inform—not to mislead. We are committed to accuracy, transparency, and compliance with applicable laws.
We appreciate your acknowledgment of these facts and your attention to this matter.
Sherlock
She yet again contradicts herself first of all it was Natalie and her husband 😊.
https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/FAKE_NUMBERS.png
Please be advised that the figures displayed are not genuine. They were the result of a series of localized experiments conducted on the profile for the purpose of testing engagement and analytics. Any attempt to present these numbers as authentic for personal benefit or promotional use should be disregarded. To clarify:
Follower count is not real
Video view count is not real
Reaction/engagement count is not real
All analytic monitoring and artificial inflation have now been discontinued.
Kind regards,
S
What’s her response to this? Is she mad about the fact her followers are not real? Is she still posting videos
Her video output has been reduced, likely due to our automated systems monitoring. Weve also seen no comment regarding the inflated numbers.
S”
Aww okay I’m looking forward to her next video and what she says about this to her real followers. Her sense of power have vanished. How many followers do she actually have now?
Likely around 3000.
S
Article has been updated.
S
If, as Ms Ridsdale claims, she still has the lease until August 2026, she is still liable to pay the rent up until the end of the lease whether she is in the premises or not.
Here is an AI summary based on our article:
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1. Lease Agreement Still in Force.
Carrie-Anne Ridsdale acknowledges in multiple statements that the lease was still valid, with approximately 18 months remaining. She did not receive a formal lease termination or eviction notice. In fact, she admits:
“We have not been kicked out of Blackwood Shop.”
Conclusion: The lease remains binding, and rent is still legally due unless legally terminated.
2. No Formal Termination or Constructive Eviction.
Ridsdale voluntarily vacated the property. There is no clear evidence that the premises were rendered unusable due to the landlord’s actions, rising to the level of constructive eviction. Issues with toilets, pigeon droppings, or electricity repairs—while potentially uncomfortable or inconvenient—do not legally excuse rent unless they render the premises uninhabitable, which is not definitively established here.
Conclusion: The tenant chose to vacate, so a claim of constructive eviction would likely fail in court.
3. Alleged Breaches by Landlord. Ridsdale alleged:
– A landlord attempted to impose a “window tax” — unclear if this was a legitimate service charge or a verbal proposal.
– The landlord refused to repair electrical issues (later fixed by National Grid).
– The landlord misrepresented lease terms or exerted pressure to remain.
However: Many of these claims appear verbal, undocumented, or responded to without formal legal process. Allegations of “blackmail” or emotional manipulation are not actionable unless they involve unlawful coercion. The addition of VAT and changing rent terms — while potentially deceptive — does not void a lease unless it violates its written terms.
Conclusion: These grievances, while frustrating, do not release the tenant from rent obligations unless pursued and resolved legally, which they were not.
4. Lock Removal and Damage.
Ridsdale admits to removing locks and leaving the property unsecured, with interior damage alleged by the landlord. Her own admission shows deliberate intent to obstruct landlord access:
“I took the barrel lock out last night because I knew the security guard would try and obstruct us…”
Conclusion: This could expose her to counterclaims for property damage, breach of lease, or even trespass/conversion if unauthorized entry continued.
5. Compensation and Lease Alteration.
Ridsdale states the landlord “must pay compensation” to remove her early, referencing a long-term lease and suggesting he bought the property “with a leased tenant.” This argument would hold only if the landlord sought to terminate the lease early—but in this case, she vacated.
Conclusion: Since she left voluntarily, she is not entitled to compensation, and the landlord has grounds to pursue unpaid rent and damages.
Final Verdict:
If brought before a court, Jayne’s Baby Bank would likely be found in breach of lease for:
– Abandoning the property before the lease term ended,
– Ceasing rent payments without legal justification,
– Damaging or modifying the premises (e.g., lock removal),
– Allowing the public to take items unsupervised.
The landlord may be entitled to:
– Back rent for the remaining term (or until a new tenant is found),
– Repair costs,
– Potential legal costs.
Miss Ridsdale’s grievances may support a small counterclaim for unrepaired conditions (e.g., electricity, shared toilets), but only if documented in the lease and raised formally—which does not appear to have occurred.
S…..
Ms Ridsdale seems to think she is a law unto herself! She is now threatening to clamp vehicles that are parked by her shop and are obstructing her access. It is illegal to clamp a car.
A private individual cannot clamp a car that is obstructing them, even if it’s on their private property. Clamping is illegal for private individuals in the UK. Only authorized bodies like the police or DVLA can clamp vehicles, and usually only on public land, not private.
In the past, she has made efforts to have vehicles removed that were not hers. On one occasion in Aberbargoed, she took issue with a particular car parked in the Bowen Industrial Estate and attempted to have it removed or scrapped. This incident marked the first time the local community became aware of her actions and also brought her to our attention. Around the same time, individuals who knew her from school and various ventures began speaking out about her behavior online. She has had a longstanding reputation, spanning over a decade, for being a habitual liar.
Another instance was this: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19Ekfv2zvk/
Regards,
Sherlock
I’ve just listened to the latest 23 minutes rambling of Carrie Ann ridsdale.
I’ve never known anyone who can contradict herself or tell so many lies in such a short space of time.
She’s an absolute embarrassment.
I may go and have a chat with the security guard because no doubt we will get the truth out of him. She wouldn’t know the truth if bit her in the knee joints (which by the way aren’t that bad as she can carry stuff without problems) also shown in said 23 minute video. She says she doesn’t suffer fools gladly but she’s the biggest fool of them all!
Weve heard some interesting rumors.
Sherlock”
What are they 😊
I would and he would
Would anyone happen to know more info on Abdullah the landlord? Ms Ridsdale needs knocking down
That’s even if that’s her real landlord. She’s been known to create many fake accounts including fake email addresses and letterheads to create a narrative.
Also there has to be some law to stop her placing her stuff out on the pavement. It’s a health and safety hazard!
Ms Ridsdales house is obviously in the same state as her shops! Her ‘walk in wardrobe’ is a bedroom as can clearly be seen in her video. What a mess! I’d hate to see the rest of her house!
Clearly a bedroom.. plus the majority of that stuff isn’t even hers.. it’s all stuff given to her from the public under her pretence of a charity/ non charity shop!
I feel so sorry for her neighbours the exterior of her house is filthy! Imagine the interior that’s why she sleeps in her shops, there isn’t any more room for her trash! She is an environmental hazard much like her spineless soul!
I am patiently waiting for her demise!
I find the Window Tax saga hilarious! Window Tax was abolished in 1851!
I’d love to be a fly on the wall when she’s reading this. I wonder how she would react seeing her own lies being exposed online. I bet she’s furious and the fact she had absolutely no idea who Sherlock is.
Narcissistic pathological liar. One thing they all have in common is an very poor memory 😊 keep up the good work Sherlock
As I have mentioned before, I am not connected to any charity, company, CIC, or similar organization. I believe this allows me to maintain a fair perspective on the situation. Furthermore, even if she knew my name, she would have no idea who I am, as I have no ties to anything locally.
S
Whoever you are, your existence is touching every single nerve in her body and it’s driving her mad trying to find out who’s behind it. Bravo Sherlock you’re really getting to her and this is where she will come crashing down.
This will make a fantastic crime documentary.
Id cast Tom Hardy as Sherlock. Any thoughts on who should play Carrie-Anne or Daniel?
S”
Kathy Bates 😂😂
Daniel would have to be played by D J Qualls