For the early part of Paul Townson’s working life, he was in Retail Management before changing direction in his early forties to train and become an Independent Financial Adviser. He has, over the years, built up a successful and personalised business helping a very large number of clients to invest their funds wisely. Before he retired a number of years ago, he set up, through Ken Carter, the Deafax Pension Scheme for their deaf and hearing employees. He is a very active member of Probus in Reading.

Due to his love of music and some knowledge of people with disabilities, Paul was only too pleased to take on the Decibels roles of Company Secretary & Treasurer. Paul was the Chair of Decibels before stepping down in 2026 after a successful period in that position, and he is now a trustee/director. His other past times and hobbies are walking, photography and travelling.