Episode 42: SLR Marine Recruitment
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries chats with Sarah Roads and Tatum Isaacs from SLR Marine Recruitment about their careers, launching and growing the business, and expanding to SLR Local.
Personal Business Branding with Jodie Goodchild
Grow faster and spend less on marketing in 2026 The Portsmouth Business Support Service and Known For have partnered to offer a brand new masterclass exclusively for Portsmouth businesses. And it’s completely free. Led by award-winning marketing expert Jodie Goodchild, this session draws on nearly 20 years of experience in lead generation, sales, and marketing. […]
Episode 43: Green City Partnership
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Felicity Harris, Portsmouth City Council’s Strategic Lead for Climate Resilience & Natural Environment, about her role, the importance of green spaces in the city, and how we can all help with the Green City Partnership.
Welcoming a new partnership with Negotia
The Shaping Portsmouth team are pleased to welcome Negotia, who have come on board as an Associate Patron. Negotia trains founders to win business, equipping them with the commercial skills to sell change, negotiate confidently, and build predictable revenue. Paul Sims, Founding & Managing Partner at Negotia, said “Portsmouth has always shaped who I am, […]
Episode 46: First Steps First Aid
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Jack Boaden and Jess Spencer from First Steps First Aid about their history as paramedics, starting the business, and delivering first aid training to businesses, schools, and more.
2026 Apprenticeship Bus Roadshow has the highest impact yet
Last month saw the Apprenticeship Bus take to the road for National Apprenticeship Week. Over four days, the bus took 86 apprentices from 31 local businesses to meet 800 students from 10 Portsmouth schools, and give them an authentic, first-hand insight into the world of an apprenticeship. In feedback from the students 83% said the […]
Episode 47: Biscoes Solicitors
CEO Dave Humphries talks to Alison Lee, Managing Director of Biscoes Solicitors, about her career, the firm, and their work in the community, in particular their dedication to the Armed Forces Community and support of the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme.
Criminology & Cybercrime student joins the Digital Resilience programme
Our Digital Resilience programme team has welcomed Maddie Rayment on a 10 week placement from the University of Portsmouth. Alongside this role, she is a second-year student at the University of Portsmouth, working towards a degree in Criminology and Cybercrime. Throughout her degree, she has developed a strong understanding of how technology can enable crime […]
Episode 48: Carrington West
CEO Dave Humphries talks to James Fernandes, Managing Director of Carrington West, about founding the recruitment business, being recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, and how they give back to Portsmouth.
Wednesday 18th November 2026: Climate Ready Portsmouth
Wednesday 18th November 2026 A Well Adapted Region Exploring the UK’s climate adaptation priorities, place-based resilience, cross-sector collaboration, and business-led investment. In May 2026 the Climate Change Committee published its major Risk Assessment – A well-adapted UK. This report identified areas of action, emphasised the need for working across systems and the importance of place-based […]