Episode 34: Retrain Your Brain

In this episode Shaping Portsmouth’s Operations Manager Steff Jones talks to Julie Gordon, Mindset Manager from Retrain Your Brain, about the business, mindfulness, and mind health around menopause, perimenopause, and Long Covid.
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.
Meet our new Chief Operating Officer!

Shaping Portsmouth are delighted to announce that CP Robinson will be joining the team as our new Chief Operating Officer. CEO Dave Humphries made the announcement at the end of the Shaping Portsmouth Conference on Friday 15th January at the Portsmouth Guildhall. CP said “I’m not from Portsmouth, but Portsmouth became home to me. Portsmouth […]
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.
Southern Motor Contracts joins us as a Patron

Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome Southern Motor Contracts as our newest Patron. Southern Motor Contracts is an independent, family-run leasing company and provider of flexible fleet management, vehicle rental, and finance solutions. Tracy Ramsey, Fleet Executive at Southern Motor Contracts, said “Joining Shaping Portsmouth is a great opportunity to support the city’s growth. We’re excited […]
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
The Apprenticeship Bus gets a fresh new wrap!

The 2026 Shaping Portsmouth Apprenticeship Bus has finally landed and from today is in service across the city. Our very eye catching 2026 wrap was designed by City of Portsmouth College student Anya Velex and celebrates apprenticeships and the city’s centenary. We are enormously grateful to Stagecoach Group Limited for continuing to support our Apprenticeship […]
Portsmouth launches City of Culture bid

Portsmouth has announced its intention to bid for the prestigious UK City of Culture 2029 title to showcase the city’s creativity, heritage and ambition on a national stage. The announcement comes as Portsmouth prepares for Portsmouth100, a year-long celebration in 2026 marking a century since Portsmouth achieved city status. Portsmouth100 will bring together communities, organisations […]
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.
Airbus joins Shaping Portsmouth

The Shaping Portsmouth team are delighted to announce that Airbus have come on board as a Patron of Shaping Portsmouth. Airbus is at the forefront of satellite manufacturing and innovation, reinforcing the UK’s position as a global leader in satellite technology. Claire Foster, Portsmouth Site Operations Manager for Airbus, said “While the facility may say […]