Networking event encourages businesses to strengthen their IT security
Last week Lisa Gibbs, our Business Digital Resilience programme lead, presented to Portsmouth City Council’s network meeting at the Kings Theatre. Lisa, who is also Director of Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers, gave attendees an overview of Shaping Portsmouth and the programme, its aims, resources available, and the partners involved, and then introduced Emma Mouncey and Ramata Touré from […]
Launching the Charity Support Network programme
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to announce the pilot launch of our Charity Support Network, and we’re looking for businesses to sign up. Businesses can volunteer their time and expertise to build up a resource bank to provide free support to charities in the Portsmouth area.Charities can then request the support they need, and the Shaping Portsmouth team will […]
Community funding available to support great ideas
Great ideas and projects that support the development of the area can apply for Neighbourhood CIL funding from Portsmouth City Council. In the 2021/22 financial year around 40 projects around the city benefited from Neighbourhood CIL expenditure to the total of £447,084. Community projects from greening spaces, community hall refurbishments and outdoor art have received […]
Over 500 jobs placements to be Made In Pompey
Following the very successful 100 in 100 campaign in 2021 we are relaunching it as a new programme called Made In Pompey. The essence of this programme is to promote Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Assisted Internships from 1st April 2023 to the 31st January 2024. The plan is to generate over 500 places in our local businesses […]
City’s women are celebrated in the biggest Inspirational Women of Portsmouth awards night yet
Scores of people from across the city joined together to celebrate the incredible women of Portsmouth at a growing award ceremony this weekend. The Pamodzi Creatives Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards returned for a fifth year on Friday, March 10 at the Guildhall in Portsmouth. It was the first time the awards were held at […]
Shaping’s Skills & Employability programme expands to support Portsmouth Probation Service clients
Our Skills & Employability programme, which supports each candidate in creating their tailored pathway to employment, and is being supported by all of our College Patrons, HSDC, City of Portsmouth, Fareham, has brought value to the two groups we have been working with so far: Care Leavers and the city’s Homeless population. So, it is with a great deal […]
Join the Shaping Portsmouth team: Could you be our new Events Coordinator?
Shaping Portsmouth are thrilled to share a new employment opportunity within our growing organisation as our new Events Coordinator. We are looking for a self-starter responsible for supporting the Director of Operations & Marketing, CEO & Programme Leads with an annual events schedule of approximately 17 events ranging from 10 to 400 delegates. TRANSFORMING PORTSMOUTH TOGETHER […]
This New Ground brings exciting new artwork celebrating the learning-disabled artist community to Portsmouth
Portsmouth and London-based participatory arts organisation This New Ground are pleased to be bringing We Rise, a collaborative artwork celebrating the learning-disabled artist community across the city, to local audiences this spring as part of an exciting new installation. Created in collaboration with internationally-renowned digital artist Jason Wilsher-Mills and delivered in partnership with MAKE at […]
Take Part in the Southern Bartenders Competition At The Portsmouth Distillery!
The Portsmouth Distillery Co is delighted to announce the inaugural Southern Bartenders Competition at the distillery located in the wonderful 18th Century Fort Cumberland, surrounded by the sea and centuries of naval history. From 6 pm on Thursday 11th May 2023. Samples will be sent out so that participants have plenty of time to play […]
Explore Your Future Business Breakfast Briefing launches
The first of our Explore Your Future Business Breakfast Briefing pilot events took place at Admiral Lord Nelson School on Monday 27th February to huge success. The programme aims to give pupils from the school an opportunity to gain insight into specific industries, get expert answers and start building their professional network. This first session […]