Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum spotlights Skills & Employability
We want to thank all those who managed to attend our Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum event in Portsmouth Cathedral last Thursday. It was a fantastic event to be part of, and particularly lovely to hold it in such a magnificent setting. CEO Dave Humphries said “Personally, it was nice to get my first Shaping Portsmouth […]
Meet our new Partner: Liquid Friday
We are very pleased to welcome Liquid Friday, who have joined Shaping Portsmouth at the Partner level. Liquid Friday offer comprehensive workforce management solutions for engagers, ensuring smooth operations, full compliance with UK regulations and a focus on delivering unparalleled levels of services. Established in 2006, Liquid Friday has gone from modest roots in a […]
We Shine is back
Are you ready to be part of an extraordinary opportunity that bridges business and culture while fostering the growth of Portsmouth’s economy and vibrant cultural sector? Join us as Portsmouth eagerly welcomes back its renowned free community light festival, We Shine, following a brief pause in 2023. From Thursday 21st November to Saturday 23rd November […]
SPARK Community Space has a window of opportunity for local businesses
SPARK Community Space has a window of opportunity for Portsmouth businesses to advertise right in the heart of the city. SPARK is a registered charity that welcomes anyone who feels pushed aside or overlooked by society, whether that’s because of illness, disability, redundancy, lack of qualifications or any other reason. They meet people, wherever they […]
Our new Youth Employment programme launches next week
Shaping Portsmouth will be launching our latest programme next week in partnership with Portsmouth Youth Cabinet, which will be focused on Youth Employment in the city. Portsmouth Youth Cabinet’s consultations with local young people revealed that 91% have never been in paid employment and that 67% have wanted a job, but were unable to get […]
MindWorks Marketing joins Shaping Portsmouth
The Shaping Portsmouth team are pleased to welcome MindWorks Marketing on board as our newest Associate partner. MindWorks Marketing is a leading, full-service marketing and creative agency based in Emsworth. Our team went out to the MindWorks offices last week for a session to review our own marketing strategy. Michelle Leggatt, Managing Director at MindWorks […]
Hairdressing collaboration reaches new tides
An innovative idea from Hampshire Apprenticeship Hairdressing Academy (HAHA) with the support of Shaping Portsmouth, has seen a collaboration with Portsmouth International Port and SAGA Cruises drop anchor for Hairdressing Apprentices to see the career opportunities on board. The visits so far, on 3rd and 19th March 2024 saw apprentices boarding The Spirit of Adventure […]
We’re relaunching and expanding our Armed Forces Community Programme
The Shaping Portsmouth team are pleased to announce the expansion of our Armed Forces Covenant programme, which is being renamed the Armed Forces Community programme. Encouraging Portsmouth businesses to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant and the Employer Recognition Scheme will still be a core part of the programme but we wanted to do […]
New dates confirmed for Net Zero 360 workshops
We are thrilled to share the 2024/2025 Net Zero 360 workshop schedule. The FREE Net Zero 360 Workshops are offered as part of the Business Climate Action programme, and will be run monthly starting in April. These workshops are organised in partnership with Solent Business & Skills Solutions. Tailored specifically for SMEs, they are designed […]
Solent Mind becomes a Shaping Portsmouth Associate
Solent Mind is the latest organisation to become a Shaping Portsmouth Associate. Solent Mind is a mental health charity which aims to help people be mentally well and thrive in Hampshire. They’re here to make sure that anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn to for advice and support, and their mental […]