High-speed kite foil racers set to inspire this September
Portsmouth is to showcase super-fast kite foil racing in the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics when the RYA hosts the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships this September, and local businesses are being urged to get on board. The world’s best racers from the Olympic circuit will battle it out on the waters off Eastney […]
Charity Support Network links Portsmouth Distillery and Naval Children’s Charity for a fundraising opportunity
Shaping Portsmouth’s Charity Support Network, led by Chris Hillman has partnered with Portsmouth Distillery and The Naval Children’s Charity to raise money through a new event concept which can not be missed! Proudly presenting the Southern Bartenders Competition 2023, join us for an evening of drinks, cocktails, music & mixology – a unique experience in […]
New phoneline will improve mental health support in Portsmouth
Residents across Portsmouth are able to access a free phoneline to get the most appropriate mental health support they need before they reach a crisis point. The creation of the phoneline comes directly from feedback gathered during events run by Health and Care Portsmouth – a partnership of six healthcare organisations in the city – […]
Make a commitment to reduce plastic pollution
Alongside reducing carbon emissions, our Business Climate Action Group is also promoting best practices for businesses to improve their overall sustainability. Here are some actions to reduce your avoidable plastic resources and waste, which will create cost savings and protect our environment. Sophie Goodall-Smith from the Environment Agency’s plastics and sustainability team offers these top five tips […]
Help Support the Wymering Manor Trust
Our Charity Support Network is working closely with Celia Clark and key stakeholders from the north of the city, at The Wymering Manor Trust. The Trust, which owns an Elizabethan mansion in the north of Portsmouth, would appreciate support for their plans to restore and develop it as a centre for the local community and […]
Moving On Project Portsmouth celebrates their 6th anniversary and a Community Award
It was our pleasure to host Sarah Knight and her wonderful band of volunteers last week for a dual celebration of both the Moving On Project Portsmouth‘s 6th Birthday and for Sarah to accept the Shaping Portsmouth Community Award. The Moving on Project Portsmouth (MOPP) is a local registered charity based in the heart of […]
Supporting SEND at The Creative Collective
Discover the incredible and unique pieces of artwork at The Collective, showcasing the talent of pupils from The Solent Academies Trust. Located at the Highbury Arundel Centre building in PO1 1ND. The shop is home to the winning product from the 2023 Shaped by Solent programme. The programme allowed SEND pupils the opportunity to gain invaluable experience […]
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 […]