Business Support Service

Portsmouth Business Support Service In partnership with: Our priority is to grow Portsmouth’s economy. The Portsmouth Business Support Service (PBSS) is an opportunity to help your business to start, grow and thrive. There is a lot of free advice for businesses and organisations, however it is often difficult to know where to start. Whatever stage […]

Armed Forces Community

Armed Forces Community Led By: Kate Mizon – Veteran; Freelance Writer, Ginger Umbrellaand Andrew Moss – Veteran; Independent Consultant & Founder, Oakbridge Consulting The community of Portsmouth, and the wider area, has a history long entwined with that of the Armed Forces Community and particularly the Royal Navy. We are committed to ensuring that this legacy […]

Business Climate Action

Business Climate Action Led By: Jodi Fair – Programme Manager, Solent Business & Skills Solutions Climate change is among the greatest challenges of our time, demanding urgent, collective action. As a coastal city, Portsmouth is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, from rising sea levels and extreme weather to coastal erosion. By fostering […]

Cruise Passenger

Cruise Passenger Led By: Kate Pearce – Head of Communications & Connections, The Queens Hoteland Vanessa Busfield – Portsmouth Ambassador Our key ambition revolves around positioning Portsmouth as a preeminent cruise industry port in the UK. Leveraging the inherent richness of Portsmouth and its surrounding region, we aim to craft a world-class cruise destination, tailor-made to […]

Digital Resilience

Digital Resilience Led By: Lisa Gibbs – Director, Philip Gibbs Insurance BrokersSupported By: Steve Dimon – Director, 1st Computer Services Our vision is to empower individuals, business owners, managers, and employees across Portsmouth by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to thrive in a digital-first society. The Digital Resilience programme seeks to […]

Workplace Health & Wellbeing

Workplace Health& Wellbeing Led By: Rachel Dare – Director of Training, Cordell Health Providing evidence-based resources to protect the health and wellbeing of employees within the Portsmouth business community. To support employers with up-to-date knowledge to help them protect their employees which in return will encourage long term success internally. Workplace Health & Wellbeing Articles Useful […]

Youth Employment

Youth Employment Led By: Jessi Wilson – Programme Facilitator – Youth Voice and Leadership, Unloc In partnership with: Portsmouth Youth Cabinet’s consultations with young people in the city revealed that 91% have never been in paid employment, and that 67% have wanted a job, but were unable to get one. They want to work, develop […]