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.
Building a Climate Ready Portsmouth Together
Last week we held our first Climate Ready Portsmouth event at the Lakeside North Harbour Auditorium – and what a fantastic milestone it was! This was our first event with Portsmouth City Council’s re-established Green Partnership and the relaunch of our Business Climate Action programme as Climate Ready Portsmouth. Collaboration, information, and best practise sharing […]
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.
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.
Shaping Portsmouth wins an award!
We are very proud to have taken home the Collaborator of the year Award at the inaugural The Portsmouth Alternative Business Awards Sip + Social last month! CEO Dave Humphries said “All in all, it was an incredible evening that showed off what a wonderful community we have and I won’t apologise for using every […]
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.
Sponsor the Apprenticeship Bus for 2026
It’s Apprenticeship Bus season! Every year, the Apprenticeship Bus embarks on a roadshow across Portsmouth, during National Apprenticeship Week to bring apprentices from local businesses and organisations directly to senior schools. Currently we are seeking three more businesses to join Comserv and HTP Apprenticeship College as our five main bus sponsors. Would you like to […]
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.
Shaping Portsmouth welcomes new Partnerships
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to announce new partnerships with Portsmouth Force Basketball and We Are Jungle, both joining us at the Member level. Portsmouth Force are building an infrastructure and pathway for local children to participate in fun basketball sessions and compete in established local and national leagues. They cater for all different needs from beginners, SEN, […]
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.