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 […]
Carrington West Named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023
Carrington West is excited to announce it has been named by The Sunday Times (powered by WorkL) as one of the UK’s top ten medium sized businesses in their “Best Places to Work” list. Released digitally on 12th May, and printed in The Sunday Times on 14th May, the list has long been considered a […]
Rare Diseases
Download a PDF version here. World Health Organisation: Rare diseases are a global health priority for equity and inclusion 1 in 2000 AFFECTED What is a rare disease? A specific health condition affecting 1 in 2000 individuals or fewer in the general population There are currently over 7000 known rare diseases impacting more than 300 […]
Veganuary
Download a PDF version here. Veganuary was a campaign started in 2014 to encourage people to try a vegan diet and hopefully move to a vegan diet permanently. Highlighting how this diet will help to improve your overall health as well as protecting the environment and preventing animal suffering. Why take part in veganuary? There […]