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.

Cherrelle Douglas, Administrator

Cherrelle brings lots of experience from a corporate background. She is passionate about community building and nature and loves that she now gets to support an organisation that contributes to the wellbeing of local communities.

You can find her out in the Garden in between booking your Corporate Volunteer days.

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!

Jade Mortimer, Education Officer

Jade has a great love and affiliation for wildlife and natural settings – in particular she loves the countryside.

At university, Jade studied Wildlife and Practical Conservation where she delved into the development of sustainable farming and global food systems. From Jade’s studies she developed an appreciation for how important education is to develop sustainable food and farming practices and cannot wait to incorporate all of this into her role at VCF.

Jade is also a coffee lover and a vegetarian who loves cooking!

MARKETING AND EVENTS

Alicia Edwards, Head of Marketing and Events

A mother to two cats, a puppy and a lively little human, Alicia has built her career in the events world. Transforming an initial idea into reality is an exciting process, and seeing lots of happy faces enjoying each event is hugely fulfilling for her. The Farm is a fantastic little gem in which Alicia and the team host an array of exciting events throughout the year. On that note, go and check out our events page!

Holly Singh, Community Marketing Officer

Holly’s love for animal welfare has been shaped by her upbringing in the Suffolk countryside in a household full of pets, from dogs to bearded dragons. As a result, she strongly believes that all animals and wildlife have the superpower of connecting communities and spreading positivity through their infectiously playful charismas.

Holly’s enthusiasm for inclusive storytelling has been nurtured through her studies in creative communications and marketing, alongside her hobbies of painting and photography. She loves engaging with the farm’s precious community and often walks away feeling inspired by it!

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.

Farmyard Assistant

Vacant: Apply here!

Community Garden

David Channell-Wright, Gardener

David has worked with volunteers for over 20 years, including coordinating a befriending project for adults living with HIV, and managing a project for peer volunteers who had experienced homelessness. Having seen the therapeutic benefits of gardening in his own life, David became determined to incorporate horticulture into his working life.

David believes gardens should be a welcoming and inviting place for wildlife and people alike and looks forward to welcoming people into our Community Garden.