Our Values
Partnership
We believe in the power of collaboration. By fostering strong partnerships, we create a supportive city ecosystem where everyone can thrive. Our commitment to working together with local businesses, educational institutions, community organisations, and residents ensures that our collective efforts drive positive change and sustainable growth for Portsmouth.
Partnership and collaboration are essential to achieving social change in our city because they bring together diverse resources, expertise, and perspectives, allowing for more effective and sustainable solutions to our challenges. Issues such as deprivation, educational outcomes, health inequalities, and environmental sustainability are often multifaceted and no single organisation can solve these problems alone. Partnership enables more innovative and holistic approaches than might otherwise be achievable and can target the root causes of social issues by combining the strengths of our partners in delivering solutions.
Inclusion
We champion inclusivity in all our endeavours. We are dedicated to creating a city where everyone that makes up the rich tapestry of Portsmouth, is heard, valued, and respected. By embracing diversity and ensuring equal opportunities for all, we strive to build a community where everyone has a seat at the table and the opportunity to contribute to our shared success.
Inclusivity fosters social cohesion, economic growth, and overall well-being, contributing to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable environment. It allows different cultures, traditions, and communities to coexist and enrich the social fabric of the city which will attract a diverse workforce, foster innovation and economic dynamism. Diverse communities bring varied skills, ideas, and perspectives that fuel entrepreneurship and creativity, helping our business community to remain competitive and vibrant, and our economy grow.
Ambition
Our ambition drives us to aim high and think big. We are passionate about setting bold goals and pursuing innovative solutions to make Portsmouth a better place to invest, live, learn, work, and visit. Through a relentless pursuit of excellence, we aim to inspire and empower our community to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable outcomes.
Ambition drives our impact, helps us address large-scale challenges, and ensures that we maximize our potential to fulfill our vision. Many of the challenges we seek to address are complex and interconnected. It is essential for tackling big, difficult problems that require long-term solutions that we think big, innovate and seek to address root causes, not just symptoms.
Trust
Trust is the cornerstone of our organisation. We are committed to transparency, integrity, and accountability in all our actions. By building and maintaining trust with our partners, stakeholders, and the wider community, we create a solid foundation for lasting relationships and meaningful impact. We are dedicated to keeping our promises and delivering on our commitments, ensuring that Shaping Portsmouth CIC is a trusted leader in our community.
Trust strengthens our reputation. We want Shaping Portsmouth to be seen as an ethical, transparent, and accountable organisation, which will enhance our standing in the community. In turn maintaining a positive reputation will help attract new patrons and enable us to promote collaboration and creativity in addressing social issues, maximizing our impact.
