Registered Details and Structure

According to the certificate of incorporation, the company is situated in Wales and falls under SIC code 96090 — “Other service activities not elsewhere classified.” This broad classification allows flexibility for community-based projects, though it does not itself confer charitable or regulatory status.

The founding documents also include a Statement of Guarantee showing Price, Jenkins, and Ridsdale each pledging £1, standard for CICs. However, Jayne Price retains overall control and decision-making authority through her status as majority guarantor and PSC.

Identity and Email Link

While publicly identifying as Jayne Price, the director has been historically associated with the email address carridsdale@gmail.com — incorporating the name Carrie-Anne Ridsdale, which she has publicly denied using. Nevertheless, incorporation records list Daniel-James Ridsdale at the same address, reinforcing documentary links between the Price and Ridsdale identities across multiple filings.

This overlap mirrors previous records where the same individuals have appeared interchangeably under the Ridsdale and Price surnames across tenancy, donation, and social media materials connected to Jayne’s Baby Bank. The inclusion of the Ridsdale name in an official company document, therefore, provides the first direct legal confirmation of the association.

From Unregistered Operation to Registered CIC

Prior to incorporation, the Jayne’s Baby Bank name operated informally across South Wales, presenting itself as a “charity shop” or “baby bank” while remaining absent from the Charity Commission register. Establishing the organisation as a CIC may represent an attempt to formalise those activities under the Companies Act 2006 while avoiding the more stringent oversight and transparency obligations that apply to registered charities.

Under UK law, Community Interest Companies must operate for social benefit and file an annual Community Interest Statement explaining how their activities serve the public good. Failure to maintain transparency or misuse of the CIC structure for private gain may lead to intervention by the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies.

Directors and Guarantors

• Miss Jayne Price — Director, Person with Significant Control, Welsh national, occupation listed as Company Director.
• Mrs Gail Jenkins — Director, Welsh national, resident of Woodfieldside, Blackwood.
• Mr Daniel-James Ridsdale — Guarantor, address shared with Price at 7 Meadow Road.

All three provided authentication during the electronic filing, confirming awareness and consent under the Companies Act 2006.

Community Benefit and Oversight

As of publication, Jayne’s Baby Bank C.I.C. has not yet published a formal Community Interest Statement outlining its objectives or funding model. The absence of such detail leaves open questions about how the CIC intends to differ from the prior unregistered operations that previously faced scrutiny over transparency, data handling, and financial accountability.

Public oversight of Community Interest Companies is conducted by the CIC Regulator, based in Cardiff. Members of the public can verify filings, officers, and control statements via the official Companies House register.

Legal and Financial Reporting Obligations

Under the Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 and the Community Interest Company Regulations 2005, all CICs must meet ongoing statutory obligations to ensure accountability and prevent misuse of public funds. These include:

• Annual Accounts: Every CIC must submit annual accounts to Companies House within nine months of the financial year-end. Accounts must include a balance sheet, income statement, and explanatory notes.
• CIC Annual Report: A separate annual report to the CIC Regulator must explain how the company’s activities benefited the community, how any surpluses were used, and any dividends or payments to directors. This report is made publicly available.
• Asset Lock: All CICs are legally bound by an asset lock, meaning profits and assets must be used for the community benefit rather than private enrichment. Transfers must be approved by the Regulator.
• Financial Transparency: Where income exceeds £10,200, detailed financial disclosures are mandatory. If turnover surpasses £632,000 or assets exceed £316,000, an audit by a registered accountant is required.
• Public Access to Records: Members of the public have the right to inspect filed accounts, annual reports, and officer details via the Companies House service, ensuring transparency of all community-interest activities.
• Prohibited Misrepresentation: A CIC must not present itself as a registered charity unless it has obtained separate charitable status and Charity Commission registration. Doing so risks breach of the Charities Act 2011 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

Unlike a registered charity, a CIC does not qualify for Gift Aid or charitable tax exemptions and must operate under general company law. It is required to demonstrate community benefit through its operations and proper financial stewardship each year.

Identity Verification and False Declaration Risk

As of late 2025, Companies House does not yet require photographic identification to be verified at the time of incorporation. Applicants simply self-certify their details. However, providing false or misleading information is a criminal offence under section 1112 of the Companies Act 2006.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces new legal duties for ID verification. Once implemented (expected during 2025–2026), every director and person with significant control must have their identity verified either directly with Companies House or via an authorised agent. Incorporations submitted under false names after enforcement begins will be automatically invalidated and subject to criminal sanction.

Summary

The creation of Jayne’s Baby Bank C.I.C. marks the first formal registration of the name after years of informal use. While incorporation as a Community Interest Company can lend legitimacy to social initiatives, the accompanying records reaffirm longstanding connections between Jayne Price and the Ridsdale identity she has publicly disputed. The development represents both an administrative milestone and a potential continuation of a complex history surrounding the project’s true ownership and accountability.

For the public record, this article interprets data filed with Companies House and verified through official documentation. No allegations of wrongdoing are implied beyond the factual scope of the filings.

Disclaimer: This article references public company-registration data under the Companies Act 2006 and CIC Regulations 2005. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

— Sherlock