Launching the new Made in Pompey programme
Our new Made In Pompey programme kicks off this week, as the next evolution of our successful 100 in 100 campaign, which resulted in 249 apprenticeship, traineeship, and Kickstart scheme placements in the 100 days between 1st March and 6th June 2021. Launched on 1st May 2023, Made in Pompey is a 9-month programme which will focus […]
Explore Your Future to expand into schools
After the success of the Explore Your Future videos, the team are keen to develop this programme into an in-person offer for schools. There is a clear appetite from schools for more opportunities for their students to engage and interact with local employers and businesses. This has encouraged us to reimagine the Explore Your Future offer and […]
Brian Scaddan UK partners with Shaping Portsmouth
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to announce our newest Associate partnership with Brian Scaddan UK, an electrical training provider now branching into apprenticeships. Founded in 1995 by Brian Scaddan, the business was succeeded by a new management team in 2016 who have continued to build on the quality pillars that Brian established. From their HQ in Waterlooville, […]
Charity Support Network links Portsmouth Distillery and Naval Children’s Charity for a fundraising opportunity
Shaping Portsmouth’s Charity Support Network, led by Chris Hillman has partnered with Portsmouth Distillery and The Naval Children’s Charity to raise money through a new event concept which can not be missed! Proudly presenting the Southern Bartenders Competition 2023, join us for an evening of drinks, cocktails, music & mixology – a unique experience in […]
New phoneline will improve mental health support in Portsmouth
Residents across Portsmouth are able to access a free phoneline to get the most appropriate mental health support they need before they reach a crisis point. The creation of the phoneline comes directly from feedback gathered during events run by Health and Care Portsmouth – a partnership of six healthcare organisations in the city – […]
Gunwharf Quays increases investment in Portsmouth
Gunwharf Quays’ owner, Landsec, has announced a new partnership with Ahead Partnership to build transferrable skills and confidence to support young people into employment. The partnership is funded by Landsec’s new social impact programme, Landsec Futures, a £20m fund which aims to bring more value to the communities where Landsec invests. The programme will see […]
Make a commitment to reduce plastic pollution
Alongside reducing carbon emissions, our Business Climate Action Group is also promoting best practices for businesses to improve their overall sustainability. Here are some actions to reduce your avoidable plastic resources and waste, which will create cost savings and protect our environment. Sophie Goodall-Smith from the Environment Agency’s plastics and sustainability team offers these top five tips […]
Help Support the Wymering Manor Trust
Our Charity Support Network is working closely with Celia Clark and key stakeholders from the north of the city, at The Wymering Manor Trust. The Trust, which owns an Elizabethan mansion in the north of Portsmouth, would appreciate support for their plans to restore and develop it as a centre for the local community and […]
This week in Crowdfunder: 14th April 2023
Crowdfund Portsmouth is an innovative collaboration between Shaping Portsmouth, Portsmouth City Council and Crowdfunder that provides a crowdfunding platform for people and organisations in the Portsmouth area to raise money in support of business ideas or community-based projects that benefit the local economy. Whether a new business startup or an existing SME looking to grow, […]
Vespasian Security partners with Shaping Portsmouth
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to announce Vespasian Security as our newest Partner. Vespasian provide security and crowd management services across a diverse portfolio of regular clients including national monuments, large business facilities, live events, film locations and licensed venues, as well as local government both in the UK and abroad. Vespasian continuously within the Portsmouth […]