Episode 21: Andy Grays
In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Andy Grays, CEO of the Guildhall Trust, about Portsmouth Guildhall, its history, and recent developments.
Sponsor the Apprenticeship Bus for 2026
It’s Apprenticeship Bus season! Every year, the Apprenticeship Bus embarks on a roadshow across Portsmouth, during National Apprenticeship Week to bring apprentices from local businesses and organisations directly to senior schools. Currently we are seeking three more businesses to join Comserv and HTP Apprenticeship College as our five main bus sponsors. Would you like to […]
Episode 22: Jo Morgan
In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Jo Morgan, Founder and CEO of Engendering Change, about her work around sex education in schools and equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing in businesses.
Episode 23: The Mary Rose Trust
In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Dom Jones, Sally Tyrrell, and Jason Sexton from the Mary Rose Trust about the Trust, the Mary Rose Museum, and their partnership with Shaping Portsmouth for our Shaped By Solent programme.
Shaping Portsmouth welcomes new Partnerships
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to announce new partnerships with Portsmouth Force Basketball and We Are Jungle, both joining us at the Member level. Portsmouth Force are building an infrastructure and pathway for local children to participate in fun basketball sessions and compete in established local and national leagues. They cater for all different needs from beginners, SEN, […]
Episode 24: Tipner East Project with PMC Construction & VIVID
In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Steve Cripps, Managing Director of PMC Construction, and Mark Gilpin, Development Director at VIVID, about working together on the Tipner East project.
Introducing a new Co-Lead for Workplace Health & Wellbeing
The Shaping Portsmouth Team are delighted to announce that Sohaila Sophia has joined us as volunteer Co-Lead of our Workplace Health & Wellbeing programme. Sohaila is an accredited Personal Performance Life & NLP Coach who loves to help others prioritise a life of fulfilment. She coaches individuals, couples and groups of people who want to […]
Ben Howell: Our Newest Member of the Team
Today we welcomed Ben Howell, who has taken over Becca Mott’s role as Head of TikTok, or more accurately, Social Media Coordinator. Ben grew up in the Surrey and Berkshire area, but since 2022 has been a student at the University of Portsmouth, studying Digital Marketing. As someone with a strong passion for creativity and […]
Episode 25: Sir Ben Ainslie & Roy Bedlow
In this special episode, recorded live on stage at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries is joined by Amelia Jones from the Council of Portsmouth Students and Portsmouth Youth Cabinet to interview Sir Ben Ainslie, CEO of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team and the most successful Olympic sailor in history, and Roy Bedlow, CEO of Low Carbon, about SailGP and The 1851 Trust.
Artisan Recruitment partners with Shaping Portsmouth
The Shaping Team are pleased to welcome Artisan Recruitment as our latest Patron. Artisan Recruitment is an innovative organisation formed to redefine the recruitment industry and elevate its credibility by delivering social value through meaningful employment opportunities for priority groups. Darren Burnett, Founder and MD of Artisan Recruitment, said “We are exceptionally proud to be […]