In a recently disclosed email received on 4th September 2025, it has been confirmed that Jayne’s Baby Bank is not currently a member of the Baby Bank Alliance — the national support network for independently run baby banks in the UK.
The confirmation came in response to a direct enquiry and reads:
Hi,
This baby bank is not a member of the Baby Bank Alliance. All our members are shown on our map 🙂
Thanks
You can view the original correspondence here:
Public Claims of Registration
This correspondence is particularly relevant in light of a recurring public claim made by Carrie-Anne Ridsdale (also known as Jayne Price), the figure behind Jayne’s Baby Bank. As transcribed from a livestream:
“We are also a registered baby bank under three councils with three different councils.”
However, Freedom of Information disclosures from multiple local authorities — including Caerphilly Council — have confirmed there is no record of licensing, registration, or approval connected to the Blackwood premises once operated by Jayne’s Baby Bank, nor to their newer location.
Caerphilly Council additionally operates Caerphilly Cares — a formal support network that partners with verified community food banks and outreach providers. In prior correspondence, they have confirmed that Jayne’s Baby Bank is not a partner, nor supported under their framework.
Voluntary vs. Regulatory Registration
It’s important to understand that there is no mandatory central register for the term “baby bank” in the UK. However, reputable operators frequently join sector-wide alliances such as:
These platforms promote standards in safeguarding, donation handling, and referral-based distribution to ensure equity of access and accountability. Membership is voluntary — but public statements that imply formal registration or endorsement should be verifiable.
Conclusion: What Can Be Verified?
In summary:
- Jayne’s Baby Bank is not listed as a member of the Baby Bank Alliance.
- Claims of registration with “three different councils” are unverified and not supported by current FOI disclosures.
- Caerphilly Council has publicly confirmed that it does not support or partner with Jayne’s Baby Bank under its Caerphilly Cares scheme.
These findings do not necessarily imply illegality, but they do reinforce the need for clear, evidence-based public communication — particularly when vulnerable families and charitable donations are involved. As always, our aim is not to speculate but to report what can be substantiated.
More documentation and references can be found via our transcript engine, which contains archived videos, FOI responses, and public statements indexed for transparency.
Sherlock