Happy Crowdfunding Anniversary to Shaping Portsmouth!
It’s been two years since our Crowdfunder project, Bridging Portsmouth’s Digital Divide, closed successfully and raised £5250 from 65 supporters, led by Husky Patel and Samantha McGrath. EVERY penny went to devices gifted to as many primary schools and vulnerable adults as we could reach. This success led to Portsmouth City Council securing us a further £10,000 […]
Launching the Charity Support Network programme
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to announce the pilot launch of our Charity Support Network, and we’re looking for businesses to sign up. Businesses can volunteer their time and expertise to build up a resource bank to provide free support to charities in the Portsmouth area.Charities can then request the support they need, and the Shaping Portsmouth team will […]
Community funding available to support great ideas
Great ideas and projects that support the development of the area can apply for Neighbourhood CIL funding from Portsmouth City Council. In the 2021/22 financial year around 40 projects around the city benefited from Neighbourhood CIL expenditure to the total of £447,084. Community projects from greening spaces, community hall refurbishments and outdoor art have received […]
City’s women are celebrated in the biggest Inspirational Women of Portsmouth awards night yet
Scores of people from across the city joined together to celebrate the incredible women of Portsmouth at a growing award ceremony this weekend. The Pamodzi Creatives Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards returned for a fifth year on Friday, March 10 at the Guildhall in Portsmouth. It was the first time the awards were held at […]
This New Ground brings exciting new artwork celebrating the learning-disabled artist community to Portsmouth
Portsmouth and London-based participatory arts organisation This New Ground are pleased to be bringing We Rise, a collaborative artwork celebrating the learning-disabled artist community across the city, to local audiences this spring as part of an exciting new installation. Created in collaboration with internationally-renowned digital artist Jason Wilsher-Mills and delivered in partnership with MAKE at […]
Take Part in the Southern Bartenders Competition At The Portsmouth Distillery!
The Portsmouth Distillery Co is delighted to announce the inaugural Southern Bartenders Competition at the distillery located in the wonderful 18th Century Fort Cumberland, surrounded by the sea and centuries of naval history. From 6 pm on Thursday 11th May 2023. Samples will be sent out so that participants have plenty of time to play […]
Two Shaping Portsmouth Programme Leads to take part in CEO Sleepout
Two of our Programme Leads have pledged to take part in CEO Sleepout Portsmouth on Thursday 27th April. Lisa Gibbs, leader of our Business Digital Resilience programme, and Stephanie Parker, who recently joined as Co-Lead of our Skills & Employability programme will be spending the night under the stars at Fratton Park to raise money […]
Catch the bus for FREE in March ’23
Local people starting their journey in Portsmouth will be able to travel by bus for free on Sundays in March. Portsmouth City Council has collaborated with local bus companies First Solent and Stagecoach to offer free travel on Sunday 5, 12, 19 and 26 of March on all bus services when getting on the bus […]
Over £6 million funding boost for 28 brand new electric buses across Portsmouth and Hampshire
People in Portsmouth and across Hampshire will enjoy greener, cleaner journeys as an extra 28 British-made electric buses are rolled out thanks to £11.5 million in Government investment. The latest investment announced Thursday 2 March means that all commercial routes operating out of the First Bus Hoeford depot in Hampshire will be fully electric, bringing […]
Changing Places for a more accessible Portsmouth
People with disabilities and their carers are to benefit from new larger, more accessible toilets in three venues across Portsmouth, thanks to match funding awarded to Portsmouth City Council. The first of these projects has been delivered by the in-house Building Services team at the Public Conveniences at the Clarence Esplanade car park, next […]