The pride gathers – Pride of Portsmouth lions to unite at the Dockyard
The Pride of Portsmouth lion trail ended on 13 September after a roaringly successful summer. Since launching in July as part of Portsmouth100, the free, family-friendly trail brought together residents, visitors, artists, sponsors and community groups to celebrate Portsmouth’s centenary year through a public art trail. For the past two months, people explored the city […]
Charity Support – We need your help
We would be incredibly grateful for any help from Portsmouth businesses in transforming the outdoor area at Redbridge House, Hilsea into a welcoming garden space where the learning-disabled residents can spend time together, nurture friendships, enjoy moments of peace, and make wonderful memories. Redbridge House is a supported living house that provides a safe and […]
Hovertravel welcomes Portsmouth Ambassadors for behind-the-scenes familiarisation visit
Hovertravel welcomed members of the Shaping Portsmouth Ambassadors programme for an exclusive familiarisation visit designed to help showcase one of the city’s most iconic visitor experiences to cruise passengers arriving in Portsmouth. On Tuesday 8th September, the group of ambassadors enjoyed an eight-minute hovercraft flight across the Solent before taking part in Hovertravel’s popular Behind […]
Episode 1: Meet the Shaping Portsmouth Operations Team
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries introduces the Shaping Portsmouth Operations Team: Ops Manager Steff Jones, Business Pillar Lead Marian Glover, and Education & Community Pillar Lead Kirsty Hill.
The City Alliance is Victorious!
For the third year running, Victorious Festival kindly hosted the City Alliance Showcase on the festival site. Shaping Portsmouth is part of the City Alliance alongside Portsmouth City Council, Portsmouth Creates, Portsmouth Pride, The HIVE and, joining us for the first time this year, URBOND. Victorious has always been about bringing people together, and the […]
Episode 4: Our Partner – Unloc
Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Hayden Taylor and Jess Cowling from our partner Unloc, and Serenity, who is involved in one of Unloc’s programmes
Southsea Food Festival generates major boost for local economy
Southsea Food Festival 2026 generated an estimated £2.18 million in visitor spending underlining its growing role in supporting Portsmouth’s economy and tourism sector. New research shows the award-winning event attracted an estimated 57,200 visits over the weekend in July. A record 140 businesses took part in the Portsmouth 100 event, with over a third based […]
Episode 8: Events in Portsmouth with Steff Jones
Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Operations Manager Steff Jones discuss recent events held in the city and take a look at those happening in the next few months.
Tickets for the Shaping Portsmouth Conference will go on sale on Thursday 12th September!
Managing Migraines
Download a PDF version here. Managing Migraines What is a migraine? A migraine is a headache and/or an aura For a headache to be a migraine you must be experiencing at least 2 of the following: One sided head pain Pulsing head pain Moderate / Severe intensity of pain Made worse by routine physical activity AND at least […]
Digital Wellbeing
Download a PDF version here. What does it mean? Digital wellbeing is the ability to use technology in a way that supports productivity, balance, and overall wellbeing, while reducing stress, distraction, and burnout. UK Statistics 4h 30m is the average time UK adults spend online each day outside work(Ofcom Online Nation 2025) 55.5 million social […]