Overview
Carrie-Anne Ridsdale (Carrie), who presents publicly as Jayne Price has repeatedly accused Hayley Thomas and her charity of misconduct and harassment, but official records confirm Hayley Thomas is a legitimate, publicly honoured charity trustee with no criminal disqualifications.
The earliest claims from 2023 and early 2024 show Carrie accusing Hayley Thomas and the Helping Caring Team (HCT) of misusing donations, inciting reports to trading standards, and engaging in malicious complaints. These accusations include assertions that HCT staff encouraged the public to report Carrie and that Hayley Thomas was regularly reporting her to authorities. Carrie also claimed that Hayley Thomas had a criminal record disqualifying her from trusteeship, a claim contradicted by Charity Commission records showing Hayley Thomas as a registered trustee who voluntarily resigned and was reappointed, with no criminal record documented.
Throughout 2025, Carrie-Anne Ridsdale escalated accusations against Hayley Thomas and HCT, alleging misuse of charity vehicles, endangering children, copying ideas, and causing community conflict. Carrie also claimed that Hayley Thomas and associates were involved in harassment campaigns, including making false comments under Carrie's name and controlling malicious websites. Despite these claims, official records and external recognitions, such as awards and grants to HCT, establish Hayley Thomas and her charity as legitimate and active in the community.
In mid to late 2025, Carrie publicly accused Hayley Thomas of damaging her reputation, involving herself in negative comments, and causing operational delays through complaints. Carrie-Anne Ridsdale also alleged that Hayley Thomas and HCT were under investigation by the Charity Commission and police for social media misconduct and harassment, claims unsupported by official sources. Carrie's narrative included personal attacks, labelling Hayley Thomas a bully and accusing her of causing suicidal distress.
By late 2025 and early 2026, Carrie intensified allegations, accusing Hayley Thomas of fraud, deception, and misusing council grants. Carrie also claimed Hayley Thomas was involved in malicious reporting to multiple agencies, including environmental health and the DWP, and that she was on bail or known to police, none of which is corroborated by official records. Carrie-Anne Ridsdale framed Hayley Thomas as a central antagonist in a campaign against her and Jayne's Baby Bank, alleging a coordinated effort to undermine her operations.
Despite Carrie's sustained antagonism, Charity Commission records confirm Hayley Thomas's ongoing trustee status and the legitimacy of HCT as a registered charity. Carrie's claims of criminality, disqualification, and investigations against Hayley Thomas are refuted by these records. Carrie also conflates unrelated entities and individuals in her accusations, further complicating the narrative.
Carrie-Anne Ridsdale's public posts and videos show a pattern of personal and organizational conflict with Hayley Thomas and HCT, including repeated calls for supporters to counteract complaints and reports made by Hayley Thomas. Carrie's framing often includes derogatory language and unverified allegations, contributing to a hostile public discourse.
Overall, the evidence shows a long-running, escalating conflict between Carrie and Hayley Thomas/HCT, characterised by serious but unsupported accusations from Carrie against a publicly recognised and legitimate charity leader. Official records and external awards affirm Hayley Thomas's standing, while Carrie-Anne Ridsdale's claims remain unsubstantiated and often contradicted.
This dossier highlights the importance of distinguishing between verified charity status and unproven allegations in public disputes. Carrie's repeated false claims about Hayley Thomas's criminal record and trustee status risk defamation and undermine public trust in legitimate charitable organisations. The sustained antagonism also raises concerns about harassment and reputational harm within the local charity sector.
