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.
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 […]
Thursday 27th October 2026: Portsmouth Mentors Connect
Thursday 27th October 2026 For the first time, we are bringing together the mentors who generously share their time, experience and expertise to support businesses across Portsmouth. Organised to coincide with National Mentoring Day, Portsmouth Mentors Connect 2026 is a practical, supportive and celebratory event created to recognise our volunteer mentors, strengthen connections and help […]
Wednesday 21st October 2026: Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum
Wednesday 21st October 2026 Shaping Portsmouth’s biannual Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum returns for the Autumn edition. We’d love you to join us for our 6-monthly update, exciting speakers and networking at Portsmouth Grammar School. Agenda TBA. This is an invitation-only event. If you would like to find out more, please contact Steff Jones, Operations Manager,at […]
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.
Wednesday 7th October 2026: Preparing for the Sexual Harassment Law Changes
Wednesday 7th October 2026 | 15:00 to 17:00 Business leaders and HR professionals across Portsmouth are invited to a free practical session to help their organisations prepare for forthcoming changes to sexual harassment law. Hosted by Engendering Change in collaboration with Shaping Portsmouth, the two-hour session will take place on Wednesday 7 October, from 3pm […]
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.