Speaking up for young people in Portsmouth
New member of youth parliament announced Portsmouth’s next members of youth parliament, Sakura Elkington (15) and deputy Beth Hargreaves (16) have been welcomed into post and will work alongside councillors and influence key decisions that affect young people and children. Sakura made a historical start to her role, which is open to young people […]
Diversity charity welcomes council grant opportunity
Diversity and inclusion specialist URBOND has welcomed Portsmouth City Council’s offer of grant support for community and voluntary groups. The Portsmouth charity recently learned about the council’s Community Inclusion Grant scheme when Cllr Chris Attwell, the council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Central Services, visited its meeting. The programme has a £30,000 pot to […]
Learn the tale of two ships this October half-term at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
This October half-term at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard visitors can learn about the groundbreaking work to keep two world-famous ships protected. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the raising of the Mary Rose, and get a once-in-a-generation chance to look at conservation work on HMS Victory up close and personal. Be sure to also visit the Her […]
Portsmouth Film Society announces Black History Month Season at Southsea Community Cinema with amazing film screenings.
The screenings will be at Southsea Community Cinema in Palmerston Road, Southsea, with many of the films accompanied by guest speakers. PFS’s director Aysegul Epengin said: ‘We are so grateful for the support we received from many organizations. We have been running this diverse program continually over the last 10 years. The Covid-19 Pandemic arrived causing disruption […]
Have your say – Somerstown path
Residents and businesses are being asked to share their views on how a well-used Somerstown path could have a makeover. Portsmouth City Council are seeking people’s views on making the path connecting Somerstown Hub to the north end of Somers Road, a more pleasant route for people walking, scooting or wheeling, in preparation for […]
Spark Community Space in the running for new lights for their new home!
Southsea-based charity Spark Community Space has been shortlisted for the Ansell Shine A Light campaign which aims to recognise the valuable work these projects and initiatives do to support their communities. The winning project will receive a lighting installation worth up to £5,000 to improve their facilities. Spark Community Space offers access to support and […]
Explore Your Future and Cruise Passenger programmes welcome new leads
Three new Programme Leads have joined us at Shaping Portsmouth this month, taking over the driving of activities for our Explore Your Future and Cruise Passenger Programmes. Chloe Bolton is the new lead for our Explore Your Future programme which introduces Portsmouth students to the wide variety of careers, and paths to those careers, available to […]
Solent Mind Student Mental Health Toolkit
The end of September sees many students make their way to Universities, moving into halls and starting their initial lectures. While this is an exciting time, and many look back on their student life as the best time in their life, we also see a high number of students struggling with their mental health. […]
Community groups set for £30,000 of funding
Portsmouth communities are set to benefit from a £30,000 windfall following the approval of a new Community Inclusion Grant programme. Voluntary and community groups can bid for up to £1,000 towards their project after Cllr Chris Attwell, Portsmouth City Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Central Services, approved plans for the scheme. The scheme is […]
HIVE Portsmouth hails Community Inclusion Grant launch
The launch of a new grant scheme has been welcomed by the partnership dedicated to supporting Portsmouth’s voluntary and community sectors. HIVE Portsmouth, which supports, connects and equips the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in the city, is backing Portsmouth City Council’s Community Inclusion Grants which launched today [26 September 2022]. Lorna […]