“Jayne’s Baby Bank be informed that due diligence checks have been carried out they are not the type of organisation that should receive funding from PCC therefore their funding request was declined.”
The language recorded within the official minutes demonstrates a clear reliance on formal verification processes rather than informal or historic assumptions. The use of due diligence as the determining factor signals a move towards evidence-based decision-making, particularly where public funds and community safeguarding intersect.
Strengthening Safeguarding and Oversight
This decision aligns with an increasing expectation that organisations seeking public funding must demonstrate transparency, legal standing, and appropriate governance structures. Due diligence in this context is not administrative formality but a safeguarding mechanism designed to protect both public money and the communities those funds are intended to support.
Concerns raised within the wider public domain have centred on issues such as regulatory clarity, operational practices, and organisational structure. These factors are typically considered essential when assessing eligibility for financial assistance, particularly where activities involve public engagement, donations, or vulnerable groups.
By applying these standards, the council has reinforced the principle that funding eligibility is contingent upon verifiable compliance, rather than stated intent or informal community presence.
A Clear Shift from Previous Decisions
The 2026 refusal marks a notable departure from an earlier decision in 2024, when funding was awarded despite identified concerns regarding legal and organisational status. The contrast highlights an evolution in governance, with current processes placing greater emphasis on verification and accountability.
This progression reflects lessons learned and demonstrates a more structured approach to risk management. It also reinforces the importance of maintaining consistent standards across all applicants.
Consistency Across Applications
The committee’s approach was applied uniformly. During the same session, funding was recommended for established and transparent community groups, while other applications were declined where eligibility criteria were not met.
This consistency is central to safeguarding practice. It ensures that decisions are based on objective criteria rather than external pressure or visibility, maintaining fairness while protecting public resources.
Conclusion
The rejection of this application represents more than a single funding decision. It signals a defined standard for organisations seeking public support: demonstrable legitimacy, clear governance, and adherence to regulatory expectations.
In practical terms, this establishes a safeguarding benchmark. Public funds are no longer accessible without scrutiny, and organisations operating without formal structure or transparency are unlikely to meet the threshold required for support.
As councils continue to strengthen oversight mechanisms, due diligence is becoming the primary gatekeeper. For applicants, compliance is no longer optional; it is the baseline requirement for engagement.
Sherlock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XrU0tkWi5I
– Sherlock
/me Jailbird Sherlock gives a sarcastic wave to the public.
We all know what happened. Lights off, nobody home. Items gone. It is no secret, Carrie.
Sherlock
It should come as no surprise that Carrie-Anne Ridsdale has reacted in a panicked manner. Members are being targeted, we are being targeted, and the situation is being framed within a narrative that continues to distort the facts beyond control. Our documentation remains live and will continue to do so.
Carrie has attempted to intimidate the public while making claims that devices have been confiscated and that members should be cautious. These assertions are false and form part of a wider pattern of misinformation that is becoming increasingly unsustainable.
For clarity, law enforcement does not require physical possession of devices to make enquiries relating to user activity. Requests can be submitted directly through platforms such as Facebook via their Law Enforcement Online Requests portal: https://www.facebook.com/records/login/
For archival purposes, two supporting images are included below.
A Community Interest Company is required to uphold clear standards of conduct. It is understood that the associated case file continues to expand.
– Sherlock
It has also come to our attention that, as previously stated, certain groups are actively censoring content and leaking user information to Jayne’s Baby Bank. Please understand that while our following is substantial, there remain individuals and demographics who lack the capacity for analytical and comprehensive thought. Those who continue to support and enable behaviour that endangers the public will ultimately have to answer for their own actions.
We strongly urge all users to exercise caution. Carrie has reportedly made threats involving both violence and financial coercion in exchange for disclosure. Historically, there have been claims of threats involving firearms and harm to individuals in order to achieve a desired outcome. This is not stated lightly. These matters are documented, and further information may be disclosed where necessary in the interest of public protection.
– Sherlock
There are further threats emerging, reportedly from individuals linked to JBB, with admins now being targeted in attempts to pressure disclosure of personal information in clear breach of GDPR.
This escalation is concerning. Targeting admins and attempting to obtain identities through intimidation is not only inappropriate but potentially unlawful.
Post: https://www.facebook.com/groups/843229942704832/posts/3461559790871821/
Sherlock
We have been made aware of claims by Carrie suggesting that we have been arrested, are on bail, and have had devices seized. This is not true. In fact, the situation is the opposite. Despite this, we have produced a new type of informative video for public consumption. We will continue this style of content throughout our documentation process.
VIDEO (Will go live in Youtube tomorrow): https://drive.google.com/file/d/10aiOGdU_lJ-6rwy7FghO-Ulx_97QTog9/
Secondly, the Clerk, Cath Drew of Pontypool Community Council, explicitly stated:
“The council will not respond to queries about grant applications made by another individual/organisation as this would breach the GDPR regulation (2018), nor will we comment on social media posts.”
This was in response to Carrie attempting to reframe the article, in which she previously claimed:
“Pontypool Town Council have not corresponded or authorised this post it was taken from the minutes and published with out their or our consent. It was declined because we didn’t know what we needed to supply to them in regards to now being a cic and we were on holiday at the time. They have previously and are actively supporting us.”
The position of Pontypool Community Council on this matter is clear:
“Jayne’s Baby Bank be informed that due diligence checks have been carried out they are not the type of organisation that should receive funding from PCC therefore their funding request was declined.”
It is necessary to highlight the extensive nature of her wider claims, particularly those relating to her own health. A broad range of conditions have been publicly referenced across Facebook posts, live streams, FOI disclosures, and in-person statements. These include neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia; serious medical and oncological conditions including blood cancer, bone marrow cancer, leukaemia, ovarian cancer, bowel cancer, and tumours affecting the brain, kidney, bladder, and uterus; and complex physical health issues such as aplastic anaemia, neutropenia, iron deficiency anaemia, hypothyroidism, diabetes, endometriosis, epilepsy, sepsis, immunocompromised status, and panniculitis. Additional references include bowel obstruction, blood in stool, kidney damage, tumour-related bladder control issues, spinal disc problems from L1 to S5, and a stated Grade 3 classification on a heart attack register, alongside a planned bilateral knee replacement and behavioural or psychological aspects such as pica disorder and suicidal ideation. These claims originate from a combination of self-reported statements and third-party accounts, with varying levels of verification.
It is unfortunate that Facebook has chosen to limit our investigation while allowing alleged fraudulent activity by Carrie to continue. However, as time progresses and developments move quickly, it will become increasingly clear that our efforts are legitimate and made in good faith.
Questions remain. What kind of CIC targets rival charities, shops, and members of the public, and allegedly threatens to release child abuse imagery and videos? Which entity has recently been linked to the shutdown of paedophile hunting groups? It was not us.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sherlock
Hopefully you are back soon, she can try and shut u down but you have made sure too many know the truth now. Keep up the amazing work and hope you are ok xx