Charles Yarwood was born in Horley, educated at Ardingly, Exeter University and Dartington College of Arts, and has lived in the Charlwood area for 30 years.
He originally qualified as a teacher, has 30 years experience working in the Performing Arts, was a Lecturer at London University, runs a successful local business and has also worked as a Clinical Psychotherapist for the last 10 years.
Charles is a representative on SASIG (Strategic Aviation Special Interest Group) and also vice-chair of Charlwood Parish Council and has previously been Chair of School Governors at Charlwood School and is currently vice-chair of the Mole Valley Arts Alive Festival Committee.
In his spare time he likes cooking, motorcycling and flying gliders.