Hello, Goodbye!
This week saw some more changes to the Shaping Portsmouth Team as we welcomed Sarah Thompson as our new Education Pillar Lead, but said goodbye to Suzan Win Latt who is moving on to a new role. As a military spouse, Sarah first lived in Portsmouth from 2015 to 2016. Since then, she and her […]
Shaping Forces at Fratton Park
The Armed Forces Community programme’s Shaping Forces event returned for a second year yesterday, at the Victory Suite in Fratton Park. CEO Dave Humphries kicked off the event with some recent holiday photos, highlighting the respect for veterans in America and leading the way in thanking everyone involved with the military in the room, before […]
Shaped by Solent is back! And we’re recruiting mentors
The much-loved highlight of the annual Shaping Portsmouth Conference, Shaped by Solent, has returned. This unique and inspiring programme brings together Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) students with a wide range of local businesses to collaborate, create, and develop meaningful real-world outcomes. It is a project that not only celebrates creativity and innovation, but […]
Introducing our Shaping Forces Event Sponsors
Shaping Forces is returning next month, and we are pleased to announce the organisations sponsoring the event. Returning as headline sponsor is Citrus Facilities Management, who also sponsored our first Shaping Forces event in 2025. This year the event is also sponsored by City of Portsmouth College and Portico Shipping. Citrus Facilities Management is a […]
The Shaping Team continues to grow…
The Shaping Team are delighted to welcome new member Jane Moody, who has joined us in the role of Office Administrator. One of Jane’s core values is that “A rising tide lifts all ships,” and she brings this philosophy to life through her community-focused CIC, Marvellous Fabulous Projects, as well as in her role providing […]
Thousands flock to Guildhall Squared Festival in celebration of city’s Centenary!
From 5 – 10 May, thousands of people came together in the heart of the city to celebrate 100 years of Portsmouth’s city status as part of a brand-new festival, Guildhall Squared. The Guildhall Squared Arts Festival saw a giant festival tent in Guildhall Square come to life with a wide variety of performances, events, activities, […]
Portsmouth joins national campaign to support local market traders
Portsmouth City Council is celebrating the vital role of its markets as part of the national Love Your Local Market campaign running from 15 to 30 May. From fresh produce and street food to independent traders and community events, the Love Your Local Market campaign shines a spotlight on the diversity of Portsmouth’s markets, alongside a programme of special […]
Final Straw Foundation partners with Shaping Portsmouth
We are delighted to announce that Final Straw Foundation has become a Member of Shaping Portsmouth. Final Straw Foundation is a registered charity located by the Solent; working with businesses, communities, and schools to raise awareness of pollution in our oceans and surrounding environment. Laura Hayward, Engagement & Administration Officer at Final Straw Foundation, said […]
Introducing our new Marketing Agency Intern!
We are pleased to welcome Hannah Jeffrey, who has joined the team as our new Marketing Agency Intern. Hannah will be providing website audits for businesses as part of the Portsmouth Business Support Service, and supporting Shaping Portsmouth with our own social media channels. Born and raised in Portsmouth, Hannah is currently a Masters student […]
Fostering Friendly Business Summit celebrates city-wide support for foster carers
This week, Fair Ways hosted the first Portsmouth Fostering Friendly Business Summit, bringing together businesses, charities and community leaders from across the city to explore how workplaces can better support foster carers, care leavers and those with experience of the fostering system. CP, our Chief Operating Officer, attended on behalf of Shaping Portsmouth, joining many […]