Charles Taylor is a 24-year-old
Broughton resident. He was
born profoundly deaf, with a
language processing disorder
and ADHD (Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder). After
secondary school, Charles went
to Moulton College and passed
his City of Guilds Level 2 in furniture
making by hand; however, he was unable to
get a job in his chosen field.

Charles has always enjoyed wildlife and
birds, so he began making bird boxes as
a hobby. To fund his hobby, he began to
sell them at craft fairs around the county.
Charles has developed his hobby so that he
now makes bird, insect and animal houses,
particularly for struggling species such as
hedgehogs, bees, butterflies, sparrows and
swifts.

All wildlife boxes come with an information
sheet, giving tips such as best positioning
of the box. Charles also makes gifts for
the home and garden, including egg racks,
bird feeders and bird tables, boot racks,
boot jacks window boxes and solid wood
backless benches and trough baskets.
Products are made from re-claimed, re-used
or FSC approved timber, and all finishes are
bird and animal friendly. Bespoke enquiries
are most welcome.

In July, Charles began working with The
Prince’s Trust, the youth charity that helps
young people aged 13 to 30 get into jobs,
education and training. The representatives
were very impressed with the
standard of his work, the quality,
his ability and vision, and
Charles has been assigned
a mentor who will help him
to establish the business and
move it forward. The Prince’s
Trust representatives have been
most supportive and, because the
speed of delivery of their Enterprise course
and the language used, which was beyond
Charles’ understanding, his mother, Carol,
was allowed to take part on his behalf,
so she can feed it back to Charles at a
speed that suits him and in language he
understands.

Charles Taylor’s Workshop is due to launch
this spring, just in time for Mothering Sunday
and Easter. Check out the Facebook page
for details of where Charles will be exhibiting
in the near future or order directly. If you
wish to contact Charles by telephone, you
will speak to Carol.

Charles Taylor’s Workshop
Tel: 01536 791068
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