Episode 92: CP Robinson
Charla Grant talks to CP Robinson about his first few weeks in the Chief Operations Officer role, why he joined the team, his management and leadership style, some of his other roles across the city, and his plans for Shaping Portsmouth.
Episode 93: Portsmouth Ambassadors
Recorded during National Volunteers Week, Dave Humphries talks to Andrew Starr, Co-Lead of the Portsmouth Ambassadors, about his various roles around the city, speaking and teaching multiple languages, Portsmouth’s twin cities and other links around the world, the Portsmouth Ambassador programme, what the role of Ambassador entails and opportunities available to Ambassadors, and the new online Portsmouth Ambassador induction course which will be launching soon, and other volunteering opportunities available in the city.
Hovertravel Re-Awarded Highest Accreditation for Inclusive Transport
Hovertravel is proud to announce that it has once again been awarded ‘Leaders’ status in the UK Government’s Inclusive Transport Leaders Scheme. This marks the second consecutive time the company has received the highest possible accreditation, reinforcing its dedication to providing an accessible and inclusive transport service for all customers. The accreditation is valid until […]
Episode 97: Final Straw Foundation
Charla Grant talks to Bianca Carr, Founder and CEO of Final Straw Foundation, about starting the organisation, how a single campaign grew into a fully-fledged charity, and the projects they run along the Solent tackling single use plastics and pollution, including Wild Beach Schools getting children to the beach and helping them fall in love with the sea, and restoring native oysters.
Episode 98: Atlantic Rocketman
Dave Humphries talks to Andrew Major about falling in love with Pompey, His career in Business Intelligence & Marketing, and how experiencing burnout led him to earn the nickname Atlantic Rocketman by taking part in the World’s Toughest Row, solo rowing 3,000 nautical miles across the Atlantic, raising money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Nominate your Inspirational Women of Portsmouth
Who inspires you ? Do you know a woman in Portsmouth who inspires others through her passion, leadership, or dedication? It’s time to recognize her! Nominations are now open for the Pamodzi Creatives Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2025, and we need your help to shine a light on the amazing women making a […]
Sir Ben Ainslie to speak at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference 2025
Shaping Portsmouth are delighted to announce that Sir Ben Ainslie will be our Keynote Speaker at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference in January. Sir Ben is CEO of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team. He is also the most successful Olympic sailor in history, with four golds and one silver medal, gained in a 16-year span from […]
Fair Ways Launches Backpack Appeal
As the festive season draws near, Fair Ways is proud to announce the launch of its annual Care Leavers Backpack Appeal, a heart-warming initiative dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young care leavers in the Portsmouth area. For many, Christmas is a season filled with joy and family gatherings. However, for Care […]
Society of St James premieres I Am Only Human at the Recovery Film Festival
Don’t miss the powerful “I Am Only Human” film premiere at Guildhall Portsmouth (Lens Studio) on Wednesday, November 13th at 5:00 PM! Witness inspiring stories of recovery and celebrate the filmmakers’ achievements. The 6th annual Recovery Festival continues at Southsea Community Cinema through to 16th November and features the inspiring work of individuals in recovery […]
Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum returns at Lakeside North Harbour
The Autumn 2024 edition of our Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum took place last Wednesday 6th November. We had a packed agenda. New Shaping Partners; Portsmouth Water and Millstream Productions, who have actually been with us since before the Spring PBLF, finally got to introduce themselves on stage. They’ve both been very active in the partnership […]