No Such Thing as an Average Day
“What does an average day look like at Shaping Portsmouth?” It’s a question I was asked twice on just my second day, while interviewing a prospective new team member. The honest answer is that there isn’t one. In a team as small but mighty as ours, every day brings a different rhythm. My first week […]
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
Digital donations start going out to charities
Our Digital Enablement charity laptop bundles are making their way to their new homes! Thanks to a generous donation of laptops, monitors, keyboards, and mice from Portico Shipping, we were able to offer free tech bundles to Portsmouth-based charities and organisations. The first batch of these bundles went to Art Space Portsmouth, SHIFT Portsmouth, B.More, […]
Partnering with Negotia to launch two new PBSS Workshops
Shaping Portsmouth and Portsmouth City Council have partnered with Negotia to launch two new workshops as part of the Portsmouth Business Support Service. The first workshop, So You Want to Start a Business is a free practical 90-minute evening session designed for people who are exploring an idea, still in full-time work, or simply working […]
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.
Relaunching Explore Your Future – and a call for employers
We’re excited to announce the relaunch of Explore Your Future (EYF), employer‑led programme designed to inspire students in Years 7–9 and open their eyes to the world of work, local industries, and future opportunities. EYF provides young people with meaningful encounters that help build confidence, curiosity, and aspiration at a crucial stage in their development. With your support, […]
The Big Business Giveaway Returns!
Citrus Facilities Management and Shaping Portsmouth have again partnered for the 2026 Big Business Giveaway, but this year’s prize is even bigger thanks to the Portsmouth Business Community supporting our 2026 giveaway. Following on from last year’s success where Citrus Facilities Management and Shaping Portsmouth gave a prize valued at £2,500 to support business growth […]
Episode 41: Fair Ways
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Gareth Webb and Natalie Merriman from Fair Ways about Fostering Fortnight, their work with children in foster care, and Foster Friendly Employers.
Making plans from International Women’s Day
Last week, Charla, Marian and Suzan spent some time together reflecting on International Women’s Day. They talked about what it means to be women in business, about equality, the theme of give to gain and most importantly how we as a team could create something that supports lasting change. So often there is a spotlight […]