Solent Freeport’s customs site in Portsmouth gets the go-ahead
Portsmouth can now operate as a fully functioning Freeport, following approval for a customs site at Portsmouth International Port also complementing the tax site at Portsmouth City Council’s Dunsbury Park business development. Portsmouth met HMRC’s designation order conditions, which means Freeport customs site activities can be carried out within a specified area at the port. […]
A new Lead for the Shaped By Solent programme
The Shaping Portsmouth Team are pleased to welcome Georgina Shepherd, who has joined us as Programme Lead for Shaped By Solent. Having lived on the South Coast for much of her life Georgina is passionate about both the City and the surrounding area. Georgina’s career has taken her from working in London in the city, […]
Shaping Portsmouth achieves Silver in the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme
We are beyond proud and delighted to announce that Shaping Portsmouth, through our Armed Forces Covenant programme, has been awarded the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award. The scheme recognises employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant. […]
TUI cruise vessel becomes largest ship ever to sail into Portsmouth harbour
Portsmouth harbour has been the backdrop of many spectacles. On Friday 26th May it was the turn of cruise line TUI, as their ship Mein Schiff 3 took the title of largest ship ever to sail into the city. Measuring 293.3m in length and weighing 99,536 in gross tonnage TUI cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 […]
Choose Employability programme places a Care Leaver at Mountjoy
Our Care Leavers programme under, Choose Employability, has secured another position, with Jamie Coles joining Mountjoy. Jamie is working with one of Mountjoy’s experienced general builders predominately undertaking roofing, brickwork, and other external and internal building repairs. If all goes well and he is settled. He will then be considered for a potential apprenticeship in Property Maintenance for September […]
Longtime supporter of Shaping Portsmouth Tim Forer steps down as Partner at Blake Morgan
Tim Forer, Barrister, retired as a Partner at Blake Morgan at the end of April. Tim, who has been involved with Shaping Portsmouth from its early days, will continue as a Consultant with the firm, working alongside other colleagues in the City. Tim said, “I have had many wonderful years as a Blake Morgan partner but now […]
Engendering Change becomes a Shaping Portsmouth Associate
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome Engendering Change as our new Associate partner. Engendering Change LTD helps organisations to rationalise and embrace a commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Wellbeing (EDI). Using strategic reviews, inspirational training and community projects, they are on a mission to make the world a more inclusive place. Founder and CEO […]
Delivered Social Empowers Future Business Leaders: Offers Free Website Development For University Of Portsmouth Students
Delivered Social is thrilled to announce an exclusive offer for students of The University of Portsmouth. In a bid to support the next generation of business leaders, the agency is offering a FREE website built by their expert team. This unprecedented offer comes from the Portsmouth branch of Delivered Social, led by the Shaping Portsmouth 2023 […]
Call for international businesses to take part in Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023
International businesses involved with the Solent-based maritime sector are invited to enter the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023. The Solent is renowned as a global gateway and international maritime businesses with links to the region now have the opportunity to showcase their work in the prestigious Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023. A new award category, International Partner of the Year, has been introduced for global businesses, collaborators, and umbrella organisations who are actively involved in international […]
Can you help Solent Academy Trust students be Shaped By Solent?
Shaping Portsmouth are delighted to confirm that we will be running the Shaped By Solent programme again this year starting in September, and we are looking for a volunteer Programme Lead to join the team. Shaped By Solent brings together The Solent Academies Trust, Shaping Portsmouth and a range of high-profile businesses to mentor and provide experience in […]