Volunteer opportunities available with our Armed Forces Community Team!

About the Opportunity Are you passionate about supporting our Armed Forces Community? Do you live in or around Portsmouth? If you want to make a difference to the lives of veterans, service members, and their families, then join our team and contribute to the Shaping Portsmouth Armed Forces Community Programme. Roles Available We’re looking to […]
Business support events launched for 2025

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of our recent business support workshops, delivered as part of the Portsmouth Business Support Service. These free sessions continue our commitment to empowering local enterprises in Portsmouth, providing invaluable insights and strategies to help businesses flourish in today’s competitive landscape. Group Business Coaching: Empower Your Business On […]
Hampshire Flag & The Parenting Network Partner with Shaping Portsmouth

The Shaping Portsmouth Team are pleased to welcome Hampshire Flag Company and The Parenting Network as our newest partners. Hampshire Flag Company, who have joined as Patrons, has over 40 years experience manufacturing flags, banners and signage promoting brands, messaging and patriotism through visual marketing and graphics. Rod Sessions, Sales and Marketing Manager of HFC, […]
Apprenticeship Bus rolls into schools next week

Shaping Portsmouth’s Apprenticeship Bus is back on the road for National Apprenticeship Week 2025. Every year, the Apprenticeship Bus embarks on a three-day roadshow across the city of Portsmouth, bringing apprentices from local businesses and organisations directly to senior schools. This initiative enables Year 10-11 students an opportunity to engage with apprentices, face to face, […]
Portsmouth’s small businesses celebrate the opening of the Love Portsmouth Pop-Up Shop at Gunwharf Quays

Portsmouth City Council, in partnership with Love Southsea and supported by Landsec, official launch the Love Portsmouth pop up shop in Gunwharf at a celebration party with small business owners. The Love Portsmouth pop-up shop, funded from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund serves as a valuable platform for local businesses to: […]
Portsmouth Grammar School offer marquee for summer corporate events

The Portsmouth Grammar School is excited to introduce a unique opportunity to host a corporate event at our stunning marquee, set within our picturesque Hilsea playing fields. For the first time, The Portsmouth Grammar School is offering the opportunity for local businesses to hire this exceptional space over the summer months. The traditional marquee is […]
Welcoming our new Partners

The Shaping Portsmouth team are pleased to announce three new partnerships, as we welcome Comserv and Portsmouth Football Club as Patrons and Pompey in the Community as a Member. Comserv provide high quality responsive repairs and maintenance solutions with an unrivalled focus on customer care across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas for Portsmouth City Council […]
Free Lead Generation Masterclasses for Portsmouth Businesses

Since its launch last year, the Portsmouth Business Support Service, delivered in partnership with Portsmouth City Council, has supported over 200 local businesses in various ways. From workshops to one-on-one mentorship, and other provisions. The programme has made significant strides in empowering businesses across the city. This year, we’re excited to build on that success […]
Nominate your Inspirational Women of Portsmouth

Who inspires you ? Do you know a woman in Portsmouth who inspires others through her passion, leadership, or dedication? It’s time to recognize her! Nominations are now open for the Pamodzi Creatives Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2025, and we need your help to shine a light on the amazing women making a […]
Sir Ben Ainslie to speak at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference 2025

Shaping Portsmouth are delighted to announce that Sir Ben Ainslie will be our Keynote Speaker at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference in January. Sir Ben is CEO of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team. He is also the most successful Olympic sailor in history, with four golds and one silver medal, gained in a 16-year span from […]