The founder of CHERUB, born in 1907. He joined British Naval Intelligence in 1934 and worked undercover in France throughout World War Two.

His early experience in occupied France convinced Henderson of the value of children as intelligence agents.

When he returned to Britain he convinced his superiors to set up a small unit which became knows as CHERUB.

Unfortunately, Charles Henderson did not live to see his organisation thrive. He was murdered by his wife in 1946.

His only son, Terence, became one of the first CHERUB agents (Under his assumed name, McAfferty) and is currently chairman of the organisation his father founded.