Hovertravel welcomes Portsmouth Ambassadors for behind-the-scenes familiarisation visit
Hovertravel welcomed members of the Shaping Portsmouth Ambassadors programme for an exclusive familiarisation visit designed to help showcase one of the city’s most iconic visitor experiences to cruise passengers arriving in Portsmouth. On Tuesday 8th September, the group of ambassadors enjoyed an eight-minute hovercraft flight across the Solent before taking part in Hovertravel’s popular Behind […]
The Apprenticeship Bus prepares for its 10th year on the road
Preparations are underway for for the Apprenticeship Bus to return in February for its 10th year on the road. During National Apprenticeship Week this year, the bus visited 10 schools across Portsmouth, taking more than 80 apprentices from 32 organisations to network with around 1000 students, giving them an authentic, first-hand insight into the world […]
The City Alliance is Victorious!
For the third year running, Victorious Festival kindly hosted the City Alliance Showcase on the festival site. Shaping Portsmouth is part of the City Alliance alongside Portsmouth City Council, Portsmouth Creates, Portsmouth Pride, The HIVE and, joining us for the first time this year, URBOND. Victorious has always been about bringing people together, and the […]
Southsea Food Festival generates major boost for local economy
Southsea Food Festival 2026 generated an estimated £2.18 million in visitor spending underlining its growing role in supporting Portsmouth’s economy and tourism sector. New research shows the award-winning event attracted an estimated 57,200 visits over the weekend in July. A record 140 businesses took part in the Portsmouth 100 event, with over a third based […]
Shaping Portsmouth welcomes two new partners
The Shaping Portsmouth Team are delighted to welcome Neon Numbers as a Patron and Croxtons as a Member. Neon Numbers specialise in Accountancy, Bookkeeping, Payroll and Business Consultancy services, for customers across the South Coast. Croxtons is an independent Kitchen & Tap House located in the heart of Southsea, offering craft beer, cocktails, wine and […]
Business Mentoring: Turning Experience into Impact
Most of us can point to someone who helped us in our career. Someone who shared advice, opened a door, challenged our thinking or simply gave us the confidence to take the next step. Business mentoring is a chance to do that for someone else. Through the Portsmouth Business Support Service, run jointly by Shaping […]
Exhibit for FREE at this years Careers and Apprenticeship Show and connect with the next generation
Bought to you by Solent Careers Hub & Portsmouth City Council, the show takes place Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at the Mountbatten Centre. This event brings together employers, training providers, and education partners from across the Solent, offering Portsmouth’s students the opportunity to explore a wide range of career pathways, apprenticeships, and further education options. […]
Support young workers this summer
https://youtu.be/LClvUmnvqGs Every business owner remembers their first job and that brown envelope at the end of the week This summer, SLR Recruitment Solutions is on a mission to give local 16-18 year olds that same start, by connecting businesses with reliable, hard-working young people for ad hoc temporary work over the school holidays. Whether you […]
Destination (Shaping) Portsmouth with Rachel Lowe MBE
Shaping Portsmouth are delighted to welcome Rachel Lowe Games & Puzzles as our newest Member. Rachel Lowe MBE is a serial entrepreneur and board games developer, best known for creating the best-selling Destination series of games. She is the Founder of the Rachel Lowe Games & Puzzles brand, specialising in creating and distributing licensed board […]
Queens Hotel Centenary collaboration is the icing on the cake
When the Queens Hotel in the heart of Southsea was looking for a fitting way to mark the city’s centenary celebrations, they knew they needed the BEST design and tech expertise – and the University of Portsmouth was bound to have the answers. Pastry chef Maya Palmer and Marketing Manager Aina Sutka hatched the plan […]