Interview
like and 99% that come and see what we do have never been to a workplace before and now all they want to do is get a job. We’re working with 16-25 year olds now and we want to implement the programme in schools.”
Whilst this interview has been my most honest, telling encounter with an entrepreneur yet, I wonder if Charlie’s background is as simple as his wholehearted passion for plumbing without any mention of extra-curricular interests outside of a world of blue overalls and toolboxes. When I quiz Charlie as to whether he had any hobbies or interests outside of work, he mentions quite endearingly a love of amateur boxing between the ages of 15-21. “I loved boxing but for medical reasons I had to give it up. I was fighting for London against Wales and when I was knocked out I caught my head on the ring and they took my license. That was my passion and I still follow it - both of my sons box and one of them is an amateur boxing trainer so I’m still involved.” On the mention of his family, Charlie is only too happy to reap praise on his wife and children. “All of my family work with me, my wife, my grandchildren, my
kids...my success is all because of my family and my favourite saying is that everyone that works for me is drinking from the same teacup.” Not only is Charlie completely down to earth, he was very eager to credit his family before the interview came to a close, telling me that without them, Pimlico Plumbers would have never been possible. So what does the future have in store for the company outside of Charlie’s philanthropic efforts? “We have just set up in Marbella in Spain with a small operation - I plan to expand on that. We’ve been there for two or three years now and we’re doing well.”
“I’ve had run-ins with Alan Sugar and I think he sends out the wrong message”
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