Later Life
In 1971, he was appointed to the board of the newly-created Northern Ireland Housing Executive. He served as Chairman for five years from 1979, during which time 50,000 dwellings were built. He was asked to compile a list of historic buildings in Jersey in 1975. In 1986, Sir Charles became the first chairman of the International Fund for Ireland, established to encourage investment in Ireland.
Sir Charles was also involved in Northern Irish politics, being chairman of the Northern Ireland Labour Party for a time
In 1981 he received a CBE, this was followed by a Knighthood in 1990.
Sir Charles was married and had three sons, and seven grandchildren. His church memorial is located along those of his family in the Comber Church of Ireland Parish Church of St. Mary, in Comber, North County Down.
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