Brasserie Blanc becomes a Shaping Portsmouth partner

Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome Brasserie Blanc as our newest Member. Sea, the sites & shopping – BB Portsmouth in Gunwharf Quays is the perfect destination for the whole family. Whether you are dropping by after a spot of shopping or before setting off for adventures to the Isle of Wight, we look forward […]
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.
Operation: Shaping Forces is a success

Last month, we had the pleasure of supporting Armed Forces Community Programme Leads Andy Moss and Kate Mizon host the first annual Shaping Forces event in the Royal Maritime Hotel. The Armed Forces Community within Portsmouth is crucial in shaping our city and forms a major part of our community. The Shaping Forces programme is […]
Episode 50: GRP Solutions

Dave Humphries talks to Brian Harpur, Managing Director of GRP Solutions, about his journey to Portsmouth and founding the business, their community focus, and the Naomi House Big Five Challenge.
Introducing our new Workplace Health & Wellbeing Programme Lead

The Shaping Portsmouth Team are pleased to announce that Chris West has joined us as our new Workplace Health & Wellbeing Programme Lead. After working in commercial environments with the food industry Chris had a career transition to focus upon mental health and wellbeing during 2021. His passion had always been helping, developing and supporting […]
Episode 51: Shaping Portsmouth Pillar Leads

In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth’s Pillar Leads, Marian Glover, Suzan Win Latt, and Amy Cusack, take over the podcast to chat about their roles, what their programmes have been up to recently, and champion their amazing Programme Leads.
Episode 52: Solent Mind

In this episode, Steff Jones talks to Chris West from Solent Mind about improving workplace wellbeing with The Five Ways to Wellbeing, and joining the team as our new Workplace Health & Wellbeing Programme Lead.
Episode 53: Hampshire Flag Company

CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Rod Sessions, Commercial Director at Hampshire Flag Company, about the company and their family business ethos, both internally and in the community, in particular supporting Portsmouth Pride and UK Pride and being a Patron of Shaping Portsmouth.
Announcing our Shaping Forces Sponsors

The Shaping Portsmouth Armed Forces Community programme team are pleased to announce the sponsors for our upcoming Shaping Forces event at the Royal Maritime Hotel on 26th June. Citrus Facilities Management has signed on as the Headline Sponsor of the event, continuing their commitment to contribute to the growth and success of our city. They […]
Successful Launch of Mental Health Breakfast Networking Event

Our first Mental Health Matters Breakfast Networking event kicked off during Mental Health Awareness Week on Monday 12th May, bringing together like-minded business professionals for meaningful conversations about workplace wellbeing. Hosted in partnership with Solent Mind as part of our Workplace Health & Wellbeing programme, the event created a supportive environment for open dialogue on […]