Community Centre Staff
Centre Manager
Jon Pott
Jonathan was brought up in Norwich before studying Economics at University which led him to a career in currency broking in the city of London. Whilst working in the city he joined the British Army Reserve and undertook training in covert surveillance before an injury curtailed his career. In his late twenties he took a leap of faith to follow his passion for cooking. After completing the Grande Diplome at Le Cordon Bleu he worked in the world of fine dining and Michelin Star restaurants under chefs such as Marcus Wareing, Daniel Clifford and Bjorn Frantzen (in Stockholm). During his years in the kitchen he completed wine qualifications which led him to work in Cambridge Wine Merchants and more recently Saffron Grange Vineyard.
Jonathan's journey of his Christian Faith started young, as he was baptized by his Grandfather who was Cannon Vicar of St Mary the Virgin in Heacham, North Norfolk. He was confirmed at Norwich Cathedral in his early teens and since moving to Cambridge he's been a member of the congregation at St John the Evangelist, Hills Road (which is only 16 doors along from his house, so no excuses for being late on a Sunday). He has undertaken retreats at Worth Abbey in West Sussex learning more about the Benedictine way of life, community and work ethic as well as spending time reading theological texts.
Out of work he is an avid bird watcher and is trying his best to grow chilli's!
Jonathan is looking forward to being able to put all of his experience and knowledge to use to help run the centre and contribute to the community.
Laura Swindell
Assistant Centre Manager
Laura joined the staff team at St Paul's in spring 2024 after many years working with children as a Teaching Assistant in primary and secondary schools. Laura helps run the centre day to day, and may be the first person you meet. She manages all the centre bookings.
Office Contacts:
office@stpaulscambridge.org.uk OR bookings@stpaulscambridge.org.uk for all booking enquiries.
Emma Caroe
Community Development Worker (part-time)
Emma leads on the community programme: running weekly meals, regular trips and activities, and supporting Foodbank sessions. They joined St Paul's in October 2024, having graduated that summer from a degree in Sociology and Politics at the University of Cambridge.
Emma cares about building stronger, more caring communities based on an ethos of inclusivity and mutual aid. Outside of work, they are part of Cambridge Community Kitchen, and they are also a strong believer in the power of music to bring people together.
emma@stpaulscambridge.org.uk
