Charles Clay MIPI 

Contact Number: 07973797217

Email: Charles.clay@perceptioninvestigations.co.uk

Business Bio:

Charles Clay is an experienced professional with 25+ years as a Senior Producer in factual television and journalism, now focused on private investigation. Combining an extensive investigative background, legal knowledge, and technical expertise to deliver comprehensive intelligence services. Proven ability to develop and maintain high-level access across diverse sectors.  Skilled in photography, videography, evidence gathering and presentation.

Specific areas of investigator expertise: 

Photography and videography:  Hidden and remote camera operations, surveillance equipment, licensed drone pilot. Content analysis: video/audio enhancement.
Investigative Expertise:  Research and Reconnaissance - People finding, evidence handling. OSINT - Social Media investigations, genealogical research, business background checks. Surveillance.
Legal Knowledge: BSI Code of Practice, GDPR compliance, media law, the courts and judicial process:  RIPA 2000, DPA 2018, HRA 1998 (esp Articles 6, 8 & 10), PACE 1984, CIPA 1996, PSIA 2001, Ofcom.
Field Operations: Team leadership, Risk assessment, situational awareness, international deployment capability, hostile environments.
Interpersonal Skills: Elite-level access development and management, witness interviewing, confidential source management. Through his TV career, Charles has worked with a range of high-profile individuals from Vinnie Jones to King Charles.  He has also gained access and trust with: The Military, Police, The Duchy of Cornwall, Stately Homes, Tesco and the offshore fishing industry.
SFJ Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators:  Bluemoon College. Aug 2025.
Surveillance Trained:  Titan 5-day surveillance course (foot, mobile and OPs). Nov 2025.
Business Address:

Perception Investigations

7 The Cranny,

Offord Cluny,

St Neots,

Cambs,

PE19 5RZ

DBS Certificate:  0012542540798

ICO Registration Number: ZB225825

GDPR, PI and & PL business insurance: Via Case Analytics Elite Insurance subscription.