Episode 35: Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week

CEO Dave Humphries talks to Aaron Butson from HSDC and Becky Miles from the University of Portsmouth about Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week.
Introducing our new Workplace Health & Wellbeing Programme Lead

The Shaping Portsmouth Team are pleased to announce that Chris West has joined us as our new Workplace Health & Wellbeing Programme Lead. After working in commercial environments with the food industry Chris had a career transition to focus upon mental health and wellbeing during 2021. His passion had always been helping, developing and supporting […]
Episode 36: Citrus Facilities Management

CEO Dave Humphries talks to Daniel O’Brien, Managing Director of Citrus Facilities Management, about the organisation and their work in the city and community.
Episode 37: Digital Resilience – Building a Strong Cyber Culture

In this episode, CEO David Humphries talks to Lisa Gibbs, Digital Resilience Programme Lead, about digital risks to SMEs, building a strong Cyber Culture within businesses, and the support available from the Digital Resilience programme.
The NCSC resource on Cyber Culture can be found at https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/board-toolkit/principle-c-people/developing-a-positive-cyber-security-culture
Announcing our Shaping Forces Sponsors

The Shaping Portsmouth Armed Forces Community programme team are pleased to announce the sponsors for our upcoming Shaping Forces event at the Royal Maritime Hotel on 26th June. Citrus Facilities Management has signed on as the Headline Sponsor of the event, continuing their commitment to contribute to the growth and success of our city. They […]
Successful Launch of Mental Health Breakfast Networking Event

Our first Mental Health Matters Breakfast Networking event kicked off during Mental Health Awareness Week on Monday 12th May, bringing together like-minded business professionals for meaningful conversations about workplace wellbeing. Hosted in partnership with Solent Mind as part of our Workplace Health & Wellbeing programme, the event created a supportive environment for open dialogue on […]
Frank HR Solutions partners with Shaping Portsmouth

Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome Frank HR Solutions, who have joined us as our newest Associate Patron. Frank HR Solutions is an Independent HR Consultancy supporting businesses to manage, develop their people and transform their working practices. Bev Collins, HR Consultant at Frank HR Solutions, said “As an independent HR consultancy, Frank HR Solutions […]
Episode 39: Cruise Passenger Meet & Greets

In this episode, CEO David Humphries chats with Bev Hancock and Rex Norman, award-winning volunteers from our Cruise Passenger programme, about our Cruise Meet & Greets at Portsmouth International Port.
Episode 40: Southern Water

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Keith Herbert from Southern Water about the Sewage Scandal, Southern Water’s role in the Portsmouth area, and what improvements they are making.
Join our Digital Resilience programme!

Are you passionate about helping local businesses thrive in today’s digital world? Do you have skills or knowledge in areas like cybersecurity, IT support, digital literacy, or training? If so, we need you to join our Digital Resilience team! The programme is led by Volunteer Programme Lead Lisa Gibbs (Director, Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers) and […]