A new collaboration launches The Marketing Agency
One of the most frequent requests for support we get from businesses approaching Portsmouth Business Support Service is around marketing. So, we are excited to say we have now signed an agreement to set up a new collaboration between Portsmouth City Council, the University of Portsmouth and ourselves to help local small businesses. We’re working […]
Episode 54: Victorious Festival
Steff Jones talks to Tiff Gaskell and Shola Hood from Victorious Festival about how the festival has grown over the years, how they came to be working in their roles, the challenges and impact of the event on the city, and what’s coming up at the festival this summer.
Episode 55: Podcastiversary!
It’s our Podcastiversary! Podiversary? In this extra-special episode, Dave Humphries and Steff Jones look back at our first year of podcasts, chat about how it got started, pick some clips from their favourite episodes, and even tease our Conference in January 2026.
The Shaping Team continues to grow!
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to announce that Chloe Ashby has joined the team in the role of Office Administrator, and Becca Mott has come on board as our Social Media Co-Ordinator. Chloe first joined us in July last year on a Supported Internship from HSDC, assisting us with IT-related tasks, from basic troubleshooting to CRM […]
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 56: Gunwharf Quays
CEO Dave Humphries chats with Yvonne Clay about her career, the history and future of Gunwharf Quays, and the upcoming Clipper Race, which starts from Gunwharf on 31st August.
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 59: Bailey’s Buses
Dave Humphries speaks to Steve Bailey, Managing Director of Bailey’s Buses, about how the family business was founded, the challenges they’ve faced as they’ve adapted to the changing cruise industry to grow into their role in the city, their plans for the future, working with the Portsmouth Ambassadors for the Cruise Meet & Greets, and celebrating their 25th anniversary.
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 60: LocalLinked
Dave Humphries speaks to Luca Frederick about founding and launching LocalLinked, linking students to their community, getting support through the Portsmouth Business Support Service, volunteering at Spark Community Space and being beaten at Scrabble!