A psychic investigator of some 50 years standing, he has gifted an extensive library of  historic newspaper articles, cuttings and other press features to the Scottish Society for Psychical Research based in Glasgow.  During the 1990s Charles served on the local Edinburgh Branch Committee and also on the Council of the Society.

With his clear diction, he did readings for the blind while he lived in Haddington and was also a firm supporter of the Community Day Centre in the town.  In any spare time he  rattles collecting cans for various charities, including more recently, the Poppy Appeal!

As well as a love of books, he has written books as well – to date thirteen, with another five on the stocks. He also wrote 'The Cauldron' (serial pamphlet) which has been recently reproduced by Karl Bartoni for The Magik Club.

He celebrated his 70^th birthday on 31^st October, 1997 with a surprise party thrown by family and friends.  This was featured in John Gibson's column in the Edinburgh Evening News.  Needless to say, his birthday coincided with the publication of yet another book.