Community Programmes
Community Programmes
The community pillar of Shaping Portsmouth is focused on supporting the people that live, work and study in the city.
We are uniquely positioned to focus our energy on emerging areas of concern, whilst providing three key programmes that showcase the best of what Portsmouth has to offer.
Through the resources of our Patrons and Partners, and the willingness of our volunteers, we aim to give every Portsmouth resident the chance to give back to the city that they call home.
Community News
Download a PDF version here. The Movember initiative was started in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. Travis Garone and Luke Slattery started the trend getting 30 ‘Mo Bros’ involved, more than 6 million men across the world now take part
Portsmouth City Council is proud to announce the return of the much-loved Southsea Food Festival, taking place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026 in the heart of Southsea. Now in its 18th year, the festival continues to
Download a PDF version here. What is the menopause? The menopause is the time is a female’s life when periods stop. This happens because of loss of ovarian reproductive function, and the ovaries producing less oestrogen. Usually this occurs
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to announce new partnerships with Portsmouth Force Basketball and We Are Jungle, both joining us at the Member level. Portsmouth Force are building an infrastructure and pathway for local children to participate in fun basketball sessions and
Residents aged 60 and over are encouraged to be active and social by taking part in BH Live Active exercise sessions, part of Portsmouth City Council’s 60+ Festival. From Monday 29 September to Friday 10 October 2025, Portsmouth City
We are delighted to announce that our raffle for a signed Portsmouth Football Club shirt raised £1900 over the Victorious Festival weekend. The funds were raised for local charity The Road From Karachi to install clean water pumps across