Operation: Shaping Forces is a success

Last month, we had the pleasure of supporting Armed Forces Community Programme Leads Andy Moss and Kate Mizon host the first annual Shaping Forces event in the Royal Maritime Hotel. The Armed Forces Community within Portsmouth is crucial in shaping our city and forms a major part of our community. The Shaping Forces programme is […]
New Roles at Shaping Portsmouth

Last week the Shaping Team welcomed Amy Cusack, who has joined us in the role of Programme Support. With a particular interest in marketing and strategy, Amy will work alongside the rest of the team to further strengthen projects within the Community Pillar. Amy said “I am really excited to be joining the Shaping Portsmouth […]
Episode 32: Pompey in the Community

In this episode Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries chats with Clare Martin MBE, CEO of Pompey in the Community, about the charity, their work, and the John Jenkins Stadium.
Episode 33: Duke Harrison-Hunter

CEO Dave Humphries talks to Duke Harrison-Hunter from Politely Rebellious Next Gen CIC, and winner of the Overcoming Adversity award from the Parenting Network, about his life, dealing with addiction, recovery, and his journey to motivational speaking in schools.
The Forge Opens: Community and Business Leaders Unite to Celebrate Life-Changing Hub

Forging Futures, Shaping Lives The Parenting Network is proud to announce that The Forge, their brand-new adult wellbeing hub is now officially open, following a successful grand launch event on Tuesday 10th June. Community leaders, local businesses, and partners came together to celebrate this landmark achievement and hear about the ambitious plans for the space. […]
Episode 34: Retrain Your Brain

In this episode Shaping Portsmouth’s Operations Manager Steff Jones talks to Julie Gordon, Mindset Manager from Retrain Your Brain, about the business, mindfulness, and mind health around menopause, perimenopause, and Long Covid.
Announcing our Shaping Forces Sponsors

The Shaping Portsmouth Armed Forces Community programme team are pleased to announce the sponsors for our upcoming Shaping Forces event at the Royal Maritime Hotel on 26th June. Citrus Facilities Management has signed on as the Headline Sponsor of the event, continuing their commitment to contribute to the growth and success of our city. They […]
Successful Launch of Mental Health Breakfast Networking Event

Our first Mental Health Matters Breakfast Networking event kicked off during Mental Health Awareness Week on Monday 12th May, bringing together like-minded business professionals for meaningful conversations about workplace wellbeing. Hosted in partnership with Solent Mind as part of our Workplace Health & Wellbeing programme, the event created a supportive environment for open dialogue on […]
Episode 36: Citrus Facilities Management

CEO Dave Humphries talks to Daniel O’Brien, Managing Director of Citrus Facilities Management, about the organisation and their work in the city and community.
Episode 38: Spark Community Space

In this episode, CEO David Humphries talks to Becki Simmons from Spark Community Space about isolation, mental health, and the importance of community.