In further response to our article submitted earlier today, we now publish — via Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure — confirmation of a food business registration submitted in February 2024 by Carrie-Anne Ridsdale (a.k.a. “Jayne Price”) for the premises at 68 Tredegar Street, Risca.
This new document appears to contradict a public post made today by Jayne’s Baby Bank on Facebook, where she stated:
“Aberbargoed, Risca, Pontypool, Blackwood, donation centre and Caerphilly have either been registered with the local authorities, or registered and awaiting official exemption. Give it up Sherlock, and send yourself back to Temu for a refund. You are embarrassing yourself with your ongoing obsession of me.”
Illusion vs. Regulation: What “Registered Baby Bank” Implies
Terms like “registered baby bank” may give the public an impression of legitimacy, oversight, and formal status — as though the organisation is subject to governance, accountability, or sector compliance. These labels build public trust, especially when used in association with donations, vulnerable families, or community food support.
However, in this case, no evidence supports the claim of being registered as a baby bank in any formal or regulated capacity. The term is used publicly but lacks verified backing, and none of the known baby bank accreditation bodies (such as the Baby Bank Alliance) list Jayne’s Baby Bank as a member.
Caerphilly Council Denies Association
Through a previous FOI submission, Caerphilly Cares — a council-operated service designed to connect verified food banks with residents — confirmed they do not support or recognise Jayne’s Baby Bank in any way.
This undermines any claim that the operation is “registered” with or “governed” by the council.
Claim vs. Record: What the Evidence Shows
During today’s video post, Carrie-Anne Ridsdale offered the following rebuttal:
“So on the website today I think they’re running out of things to discuss now because they’re repeating themselves. So on my stalker’s website. My team of stalker. They are saying we’re not a registered baby bank. Yes we are. Okay you don’t need to be with the baby bank alliance. That’s just another set of baby banks somewhere they’re set up. And you don’t need to be registered on Caerphilly Cares because I’m also in Torfaen. And we also cover Bryn Mawr and Cardiff and everywhere we can. Right so you don’t need to be on the Caerphilly Cares website. And you don’t need to be with the baby bank alliance. If you go on to Caerphilly’s business pages and Google us. We are a registered food bank under the name of Jane’s Baby Bank and Food Bank. Jane’s Mother and Baby Bank and Food Bank Fundraising Shops. That is registered. That is registered and it is governed by Caerphilly. Council and Torfaen Council and any other council that wants to pop in and see us.”
But this appears inconsistent with publicly available records.
For instance, when reviewing the food business registration for the Risca address, provided through FOI, the form includes the following information:
Contact representative name: Jayne Price
Contact representative role: CEO/Trustee
Operator type: A charity (registered by a representative)
Operator charity name: Jayne’s Mother and Baby Bank and Foodbank Fundraising Shop
Operator charity number: Awaiting
This clearly shows that while the entity self-identifies as a charity, there is no registered charity number provided — a necessary legal requirement to call oneself a charity in the UK. You can view the full redacted document here.
Food Safety Status ≠ Charity or Baby Bank Status
In parallel, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website lists the business under its food hygiene register. However, its current entry reads:
Business name: Jaynes Baby Bank and Food Bank
Business type: Retailers – other
Date of inspection: N/A
According to the FSA, “N/A” indicates either a new registration or that the business has claimed exemption — typically reserved for non-prepared food handling. This is not proof of approval, governance, or endorsement. It simply means the local authority has been informed of a business operating at that address.
Public Branding Adds Confusion
Further complicating matters, Jayne’s Baby Bank posted in January 2024 that the Risca store was: “Jayne’s Baby Bank & Charity Shop & FREE Foodbank Risca.”
Despite this language, there remains no Charity Commission registration, no verified governance, and no confirmed regulatory support. The terminology used in marketing and public branding continues to suggest status that is unverified.
Conclusion
Despite repeated assertions of legitimacy, the documentation tells a different story:
- There is no verified charity number attached to the organisation in Risca or elsewhere.
- Caerphilly Council, via Caerphilly Cares, has formally denied any affiliation or support.
- The use of “registered baby bank” appears to refer solely to self-submitted food business registration, not formal recognition by any national baby bank organisation or regulatory authority.
This raises legitimate questions about the accuracy of public claims and the clarity of communication made to the public and potential donors. You can always search our FOI disclosures and archived livestream transcripts via our investigative search engine.
Sherlock
For anyone in dire need please do engage with social services or legitimate support services, platform in Pontypool Market and Cwmbran Library can assist you with many things, food, clothing and support. The salvation Army runs a free foodbank, and Citezans advice service. Local churches run food banks, and some don’t even require you to have a food voucher, just a self referral or a referral from a support worker. You can also apply For an emergency payment from your local council called a Discretionary Assistance Fund D.A.F. and although it is not a huge amount of money, you can apply three times in any given year.
If you are genuinely suffering and in dire need always reach out. Steer Well clear of this woman don’t buy from her, don’t volunteer for her, she is a narcissistic opportunist exploiting people’s genuine hardship. Shame on her and her many aliases.
📷 Image Evidence:
https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/summons.png
🎥 Video Reference:
https://www.facebook.com/100083342834915/videos/1161867472451572
In a recent video, you claim that you owe “zilch,” citing your status as a “registered not-for-profit food bank” as justification for not paying the fees in question. However, the official court document issued against you clearly states that a fine of £1,105 is to be paid in full—a direct contradiction to your public statement.
📄 The letter speaks for itself:
You have been fined, and your refusal to acknowledge it publicly while continuing to solicit public support under misleading pretences is concerning—particularly when considered alongside your prior Subject Access Request disclosures, which also presented inconsistencies between claims and recorded fact.
🔍 Additional Statement from the Same Video:
QUOTE:
“Now, I’m not charging the mileage to the baby bank because that’s nappies that mothers wouldn’t have. From the baby bank, but I am going to start charging it to Sherlock. So I’m going to start keeping a costings diary of all the inconveniences and stuff I’ve had to pay, like I’ve had to pay for parking or whatever, you know, so that when we go to court, we can say, well, look at all of this nonsense that was created, not to mention damages to the brand and everything else, and breach of the trademark.”
END QUOTE
Let’s address that point-by-point:
Trademark Claims:
Your registered trademark refers to a “charity shop.” You have previously been instructed by multiple local councils to cease using the term “charity” due to the absence of a registered charity number.
📄 Source: https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/INTEL_CC.png
Legal Threats Toward Sherlock:
Stating that you’ll begin charging Sherlock for perceived inconvenience does not override the documented public interest concerns raised by this investigation. Transcribing, quoting, and archiving publicly broadcast material is lawful and protected under fair dealing and journalistic standards.
Mileage and Parking Claims:
In another portion of the video, you state:
QUOTE:
“So that would have been 15 families that wouldn’t have had nappies this week just for the petrol alone, not to mention the parking.”
END QUOTE
This overlooks a key detail:
You have previously acknowledged use of an electric disability vehicle, which substantially reduces or eliminates such operating costs.
📄 Reference: https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/2025/06/20/fact-checking-carrie-anne-ridsdales-alleged-ba-hons-nursing-degree/
❗ Historical Conduct Still Unaddressed:
The public accusations of individuals as paedophiles, made without evidence
Use of slurs and defamatory language across social platforms
Targeting of vulnerable mothers, including sharing home addresses
Advising mothers to avoid social services entirely—suggesting they would lose their children if they sought help
The claim of holding a BA (Hons) Nursing degree, when records confirm a one-day course was completed instead
🔗 Source: https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/2025/06/20/fact-checking-carrie-anne-ridsdales-alleged-ba-hons-nursing-degree/
These issues are not minor. They go to the heart of credibility, public trust, and the welfare of the individuals you claim to support. Public accountability is not an attack—it is a necessary function in any system where donations, vulnerable communities, and self-styled public services intersect.
The evidence has been archived. The contradictions are documented. The public has a right to know.
—Sherlock
Also parking is free in Cwmbran 😂.
Is she that delusional that she thinks she makes £150 quid an hour!
If someone earns £150 per hour and works 20 hours per day, their income would break down as follows:
Daily: £150 × 20 = £3,000
Weekly (7 days): £3,000 × 7 = £21,000
Monthly (30 days): £3,000 × 30 = £90,000
Annually (365 days): £3,000 × 365 = £1,095,000
These figures assume no days off and a constant 20-hour work schedule every day of the year.
—Sherlock
I don’t think most people in Caerphilly even know the shop exists. None of my friends/colleagues knew about it and I’ve told them don’t bother anyway. On her recent post regarding the £150 she said she was going to ask other local charity shops what they earned hourly through purchases. a) i cant imagine any of them actually giving her this info b)its not a fair reflection on what she earns c)why doesn’t she look back at her daily sale logs and use them for a true reference of her apparent losses (pro rata probably be about £1 😅). She is truly dillusional.
It has come to our attention that Carrie has made public claims on Facebook suggesting that a named individual is not permitted to be around children. These allegations are reportedly false. The individual in question has presented a valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate, confirming no restrictions or criminal record.
Such statements—if untrue and publicly circulated—may constitute defamation under UK law. Because the remarks were allegedly made online and in writing, they may meet the legal definition of libel, a form of defamation actionable in civil court. Under the Defamation Act 2013, legal action must generally be brought within 12 months of publication.
Depending on the intent and harm caused, this may also fall under criminal law, including offences such as:
Malicious Communications Act 1988
Protection from Harassment Act 1997
These are taken seriously by UK law enforcement, particularly where reputational damage and mental distress are involved.
🧾 Legal References and Resources:
Defamation Act 2013:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation_Act_2013
False Allegations – Legal Remedies:
https://liedetector.co.uk/false-accusations/can-you-sue-for-false-allegations-defamation-and-legal-remedies-in-the-uk/
False Accusations and Criminal Penalties:
https://www.oblaw.co.uk/what-is-the-penalty-for-making-false-criminal-accusations/
📚 Documented Case Examples:
1. “John Doe” – Facebook Libel Case (2017)
A man falsely accused of being a paedophile in a Facebook post sued under defamation law and received a settlement after a retraction and removal of the post.
📰 Full article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/11897065/Facebook-defamation-claim-results-in-legal-payout-for-victim.html
2. Mr. “A” – Malicious Communications (2020)
A former colleague made false safeguarding claims on Facebook. The victim filed under both defamation and malicious communications, resulting in a public apology and damages.
📰 Full article: https://www.stuartmillersolicitors.co.uk/malicious-communications-case-examples/
3. Private Group Accusation – South West England (2018)
False claims made in a local Facebook group were retracted after the individual provided a clean DBS check. Legal pressure led to retractions and donations to charity.
📰 Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jul/03/facebook-harassment-rules-restraining-orders
– Sherlock
Parking in Cwmbran is free pmsl she really makes herself look stupid.
I’m not affiliated with TCBC in anyway, but this “organisation” is on the radar in Torfaen.
There are a lot of high level conversations happening and have been for the best part of 6 months.
The arrogance of Carrie/Jayne thinking she’s beyond reproach and the best form of defence is attack, there’s a shelf life to this strategy and reading through some of the comments and your articles Sherlock is showing this every time.
Patience is a virtue – keep doing what you’re doing – she’s obviously rattled.
Plus if she reads this, be aware you don’t know who might be scurrying through your tat on a market day in Pontypool 🙂
I’m absolutely appalled at the way she has slated Pontypool Indoor Market and I imagine her ‘ buddies’ Torfaen Council won’t be impressed either! I think the majority of people in Pontypool would prefer to go in the Indoor Market than in her foul smelling hoarders paradise.
She knows its closing in on her now and that’s why she will ramp up the sympathy through her few gullable followers
I believe justice will be served. Apparently she had social services involved when Daniel was a small child over neglect and abuse.
Wouldn’t surprise me
Thank you for all that you have done
We have heard various accounts about Daniel’s past as a young boy; however, we regard these as hearsay. Our work is based solely on verifiable evidence.
Even if such stories were true, they have no relevance to the matters under investigation. Introducing them would serve only as a character attack, which is not the focus or purpose of this project.
—Sherlock
I don’t think most people in Caerphilly even know the shop exists. None of my friends/colleagues knew about it and I’ve told them don’t bother anyway. On her recent post regarding the £150 she said she was going to ask other local charity shops what they earned hourly through purchases. a) i cant imagine any of them actually giving her this info b)its not a fair reflection on what she earns c)why doesn’t she look back at her daily sale logs and use them for a true reference of her apparent losses (pro rata probably be about £1 😅). She is truly dillusional.
📷 Image Evidence:
https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Foodbag_PP.jpeg
During a recent visit to the Pontypool location, food bags offered for sale were observed in partially open or torn condition, and placed inside a dirty cot positioned on the pavement outside the premises.
From a health and safety perspective, this method of food storage presents multiple concerns, including:
Potential contamination of food items
Increased risk of attracting vermin or pests
Non-compliance with basic food hygiene guidance
It is strongly recommended that all food items be stored in sealed, clean containers indoors, away from direct exposure to weather and street-level pollutants.
Additionally, this may be an appropriate time to revisit your organisation’s cleaning protocols, as referenced in the following FOI release:
📄 https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Correspondance_redacted.pdf
Kind regards,
S.
With a touch of irony, Carrie-Anne has submitted a Freedom of Information request regarding her own business and shared the responses publicly:
1️⃣ https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SELF_FOI_001.jpg
> “Good morning Thank you for your response. We are unable to disclose who has asked for the information under FOI, however, please be assured that we will not be releasing any personal information. For awareness, I have included the above attachments of the information that we are obliged to release under the Freedom of Information Act. If you have any further comments, please respond by 29th August. Kind regards”
2️⃣ https://jaynesbabybank.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SELF_FOI_002.jpg
> “Visit to Trader. Information by Caerphilly TS that business advertising board in the window claiming to be a charity. Poster was displayed in the small window located in the alleyway to the indoor market which states ‘charity’. Spoke to a young lady in the shop and I requested that the poster is removed. I also had concerns about the amount of stock in the shop. You could not access the room facing Commercial Street as the room was waist high with goods with no way of accessing the exit. Reported to EH as concerns from a H&S perspective.”
This confirms that local authorities formally raised concerns about the use of the word **“charity”** in signage, as well as public health and safety risks inside the premises.
Thank you for your transparency, Carrie-Anne. It’s helpful to see direct confirmation of enforcement actions regarding misleading advertising and shop safety.
—Sherlock
To illustrate the importance of keeping verifiable archives, today’s video included the following claim:
“I’ve had one or two customers in.
And they were on about the Blackwood landlord.
And then they were on about all the barber shops up here in Caerphilly.
And we were like yes the same landlord.
The one who owns all the barber shops up here.
Owns it all right the way through to Blackwood.
He’s the one who wanted to open the mortuary in Blackwood and got refused.
And was in the paper.
He’s dropped his rent now.”
However, this contradicts a previous statement made on 07/07/2025:
“Anyway, he wants to split this one into three.
So we think he was edging his bets to see if I would pay more at the end of my lease, which I wouldn’t.
I said, no, you need to bring it down, if I’m honest.
And then that’s when they started trying to blackmail us to stay.
And then I was having all sorts of messages of all sorts of people that were related to him.
Threatening to put us all over Facebook.
Saying that we were leaving them in the lurch and they had, you know, they’d remortgage their house to buy the shop.
Well, who the hell remortgages a house to buy a shop in 2025?
Right, you must be nuts, right?
And really laying it on sick, like, trying to make me feel bad.”
🧩 **Inconsistency**: If the landlord truly owns multiple commercial properties across Caerphilly and Blackwood, including several barber shops, it seems implausible that they would need to remortgage a house to fund the purchase of one shop unit.
🔍 **Planning Verification**:
The Planning Applications and Appeals system on Caerphilly Council’s official site allows for public searches using terms such as “morgue,” “mortuary,” or the specific postcode “NP12 1AU.”
As of this writing, no such planning application appears to exist:
Website: https://publicaccess.caerphilly.gov.uk/PublicAccess/
This is a textbook example of why direct quotes, recordings, and planning records are so crucial when analysing public claims.
—Sherlock