 Although not attempting a return into politics, Longbottom was considered for public appointments.He had been made a member of the General Advisory Committee of the BBC in 1965 and served ten years, and was also a member of the Community Relations Commission from 1968 to 1970.Charles Longbottom served 16 years as a Director of British Shipbuilders, and as Chairman of MC Shipping Inc. from 2004 to 2010.