After leaving school, Charlie worked within the equine industry gaining her qualifications (BHSAI and UKCC Level 2) teaching all ages and abilities. She also studied and achieved a 2:1 in International Equine and Agricultural Business Management at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester. After a further three years working in national hunt racing, her passion, Charlie decided to change direction career wise and qualified as a level 2 gym instructor / level 3 personal trainer and set up her business CJ Fit.

Charlie is incredibly passionate about encouraging everyone to be fit and healthy and is an accredited strength and conditioning coach.

In her spare time, Charlie enjoys taking her two dogs, Trixter and Squiggle, out walking, competing in triathlons, bike racing and doing her own strength and conditioning classes.