Gunwharf Quays increases investment in Portsmouth
Gunwharf Quays’ owner, Landsec, has announced a new partnership with Ahead Partnership to build transferrable skills and confidence to support young people into employment. The partnership is funded by Landsec’s new social impact programme, Landsec Futures, a £20m fund which aims to bring more value to the communities where Landsec invests. The programme will see […]
Help Support the Wymering Manor Trust
Our Charity Support Network is working closely with Celia Clark and key stakeholders from the north of the city, at The Wymering Manor Trust. The Trust, which owns an Elizabethan mansion in the north of Portsmouth, would appreciate support for their plans to restore and develop it as a centre for the local community and […]
This week in Crowdfunder: 14th April 2023
Crowdfund Portsmouth is an innovative collaboration between Shaping Portsmouth, Portsmouth City Council and Crowdfunder that provides a crowdfunding platform for people and organisations in the Portsmouth area to raise money in support of business ideas or community-based projects that benefit the local economy. Whether a new business startup or an existing SME looking to grow, […]
Vespasian Security partners with Shaping Portsmouth
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to announce Vespasian Security as our newest Partner. Vespasian provide security and crowd management services across a diverse portfolio of regular clients including national monuments, large business facilities, live events, film locations and licensed venues, as well as local government both in the UK and abroad. Vespasian continuously within the Portsmouth […]
Hampshire Apprentice Hairdressing Academy partners with Shaping Portsmouth
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome Hampshire Apprentice Hairdressing Academy (HAHA) as our newest Patron. HAHA is an award-winning training provider who specialise in Hairdressing and Barbering apprenticeships. To date, they have trained over 1000 young people through one of their bespoke programmes to create career opportunities in the hair industry. Lisa Campbell, Operations Director, said “HAHA […]
Supporting SEND at The Creative Collective
Discover the incredible and unique pieces of artwork at The Collective, showcasing the talent of pupils from The Solent Academies Trust. Located at the Highbury Arundel Centre building in PO1 1ND. The shop is home to the winning product from the 2023 Shaped by Solent programme. The programme allowed SEND pupils the opportunity to gain invaluable experience […]
BC&A and R&D join Shaping Portsmouth
We are pleased to announce two new Associate partners have joined Shaping Portsmouth, sister companies BC&A Chartered Accountants and R&D Tax Services. BC&A is a connected practice of chartered management accountants and tax advisors servicing a multitude of client needs. Providing proactive accounting solutions at all stages of the business lifecycle for companies in multiple sectors, they listen […]
Happy Crowdfunding Anniversary to Shaping Portsmouth!
It’s been two years since our Crowdfunder project, Bridging Portsmouth’s Digital Divide, closed successfully and raised £5250 from 65 supporters, led by Husky Patel and Samantha McGrath. EVERY penny went to devices gifted to as many primary schools and vulnerable adults as we could reach. This success led to Portsmouth City Council securing us a further £10,000 […]
Wightlink Ferries welcomes Dan Haynes as Head of Retail
Dan Haynes has joined Wightlink Ferries as Head of Retail. He is responsible for the 14 cafés and shops onboard ferries and at ports throughout the company with more than 80 members of staff. Dan’s career began with a job at House of Fraser in his home town of Shrewsbury, followed by other posts in […]
South Western Railway awarded leading accreditation for workplace inclusivity
South Western Railway (SWR) has been awarded a leading accreditation for fostering an inclusive workplace and culture. The train operator, which employs over 5,000 people across London, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, and Devon, has earned a ‘silver’ in the Inclusive Employers Standard. For the Inclusive Employers Standard, applicants must provide evidence in response to 35 […]