Our Staff

Meet the staff who keep the farm and animals safe, run the educational programmes, and welcome you week by week.

Paul Adlam, Managing Director

Paul comes to the farm with many years of experience of third sector leadership and a commitment to community engagement. He has a lifelong love for the natural world that began with a childhood in the New Forest National Park, and which has remained a key theme of his life ever since.

Paul is excited to work with the organisation’s expert and committed team and to get to know and understand the life of the farm in all its variety.

Dominic Panamkuzha, Administrator

Dominic has worked in both tech and hospitality, where he learned the importance of teamwork, organisation, and making people feel cared for. Whether it was supporting a busy restaurant team or helping businesses stay connected, he’s always enjoyed bringing people together and keeping things running smoothly.

Now at Vauxhall City Farm, Dominic is excited to put those experiences into something close to his heart, helping create a space where the community, animals, and nature can meet in the middle of the city. He loves being part of the farm’s friendly team and making sure every visitor feels welcome and leaves with a smile

EDUCATION

Charlotte MacDonald, Head of Programmes

With many years of teaching experience both in London and internationally Charlotte is bringing her passion for education to The Farm. Charlotte loves spending time in nature and sees Vauxhall City Farm as the perfect setting for creating unique experiences in the city.

Prior to teaching, Charlotte worked within the Charity Sector and hopes to bring all of her experiences together to offer our community a range of programmes, events and unique opportunities but above all the best possible experience when they visit!

Cheryl McAndrew, Education Manager

Cheryl joins The Farm with a background in Conservation, Science Communication, and Public Engagement. Prior to arriving at Vauxhall City Farm, Cheryl has spent time working both in the museum and cultural sector, and on Conservation Projects in South America and Coastal Areas of the UK.

She is excited to be working with members of the local community – inspiring them to take an interest in the world around them through hands on and interactive learning experiences.

FARMYARD

Joshua Viveiros, Farmyard Manager

Josh’s farming story began right here at Vauxhall City Farm, where a volunteer shift turned into a full-blown passion – especially for sheep and goats (they totally get him).

While studying Animal Management, he jumped headfirst into farm life, eventually becoming part of the farmyard and education team. After gaining experience across farms, liveries, and even zoos, Josh returned to his roots at Vauxhall. These days, you’ll find him caring for the animals he loves most, sharing his knowledge, and occasionally having deep conversations with a goat.

Zile Kalns Timans, Farmyard Assistant

Zile took a slightly different route into farming – starting with a philosophy degree at the University of Edinburgh before realising that animals, not abstract ideas, were where her heart truly lay. After switching gears and studying Animal Management, a volunteer placement at Vauxhall City Farm sparked a deep connection- especially with the sheep (who are philosophers in their own right).

Passionate about animal welfare and the farm’s mission to educate and inspire, Zile is now a proud part of the Vauxhall team – caring for the animals, championing their wellbeing, and occasionally pondering life’s big questions with a curious rabbit by her side.

Community Garden

Jess Wiper, Community Gardener

Jess is a Community Gardener and organic food grower, passionate about building resilient, sustainable food systems in the city. Her work brings together food growing, education, and community engagement; from leading volunteer sessions and designing productive gardens, to teaching children where their food comes from.

Before moving into food and farming, Jess spent over a decade working in museums and the cultural sector, developing skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and communications. This background gives her a unique perspective: combining hands-on growing with the ability to connect people, places, and ideas to drive meaningful change.

She believes growing is a powerful tool for community, climate resilience, and wellbeing, and is excited to keep learning and contributing to this movement at VCF