Hampshire Business Show returns for 2021 with Karren Brady as headline speaker
The Hampshire Business Show is set to make a grand return this year after being forced to postpone due to the pandemic. The Hampshire Business Show will return on Thursday, October 14 with television personality and successful businesswoman Baroness Karren Brady, who will be headlining the show. The show is the biggest business-to-business expo in […]
CityFibre: Homeworking is here to stay, and everyone should benefit
The last twelve months have seen an astonishing shift in the working patterns of millions of Brits. At the start of 2020, a mere 6% of UK workers worked from home. Now, it’s the norm for so many of us, regardless of what sector or industry we’re in. Joint research from the universities of Cardiff […]
Portsmouth’s Mary Rose to receive £327,652 from second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
The Mary Rose in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard has received a grant of £327,652 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the Trust’s continued recovery from the pandemic and to reopen in line with Government guidelines. More than £300 million has been awarded to thousands of cultural organisations across the country including the […]
Local businesses exceed expectations to help bridge ‘digital divide’ for disadvantaged children and vulnerable adults
Shaping Portsmouth is delighted to announce that donations to our Bridging Portsmouth’s Digital Divide programme have exceeded all expectations, helping us to continue delivering on our vision of making Portsmouth the No.1 City in which to learn. The programme is aimed at helping the City’s disadvantaged children and vulnerable adults to gain access to education […]
12th June 2026: The Post-Pride Celebration Event
Friday 12th June 2026 In 2025, Shaping Portsmouth was involved in hosting many partners and invited guests at UK Pride 2025 in Portsmouth, as part of our commitment to support the Portsmouth Pride Stakeholder Network. This year, we’re very proud to once again be marching in the parade alongside so many of our partners and […]
Thursday 16th April 2026: Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum
Thursday 16th April 2026 Shaping Portsmouth’s biannual Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum returns for Spring. We’d love you to join us for our 6-monthly update, exciting speakers and networking at the Royal Maritime Hotel. Topics for this Spring edition are: Shaping Portsmouth: Programmes and impact update. New Partners: Meet our recently joined Patrons and Members. Armed […]
17th March 2026: Shaping Forces – Train with the Reserves
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Train with the Army Reserves Shaping Forces is offering Shaping Portsmouth Partners the chance to spend an evening training with 295 Battery, Royal Artillery in Cosham. You’ll experience a live training night:* Operate a missile simulator, handle (non-live) weapon systems, try on equipment, and speak informally with local serving soldiers over a […]
Tuesday 17th February 2026: Portsmouth Pancake Relay
Tuesday 17th February 2026 Let’s get flipping for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal 🥞 Join us for our first ever Portsmouth Pancake Relay – a fast-paced, feel-good fundraiser bringing Portsmouth businesses and organisations together for a fantastic cause. Taking place in the historic Guildhall Square on Tuesday 17th February (10am–12pm), teams of three will go head-to-head […]
Wednesday 5th November 2025: Trustees’ Week 2025 | Celebrating Portsmouth’s Changemakers
Charity Support Network Trustees’ Week 2025 | Celebrating Portsmouth’s Changemakers 10:00-11:00 @ Lower Ground Floor, Central Library Trustees’ Week is held between 3rd – 7th November and is our chance to celebrate the incredible contribution of nearly one million trustees across the UK, people who give their time, energy and expertise to help charities flourish. […]
Wednesday 8th October 2025: Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum
Wednesday 8th October 2025 Shaping Portsmouth’s biannual Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum returns for the Autumn edition on Wednesday 8th October. We’d love you to join us for our 6-monthly update, exciting speakers and networking at the new look Victory Suite at Fratton Park. Topics for this Autumn edition include: Is community cohesion going backward in […]