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.

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.

Thursday 17th September 2026: Portsmouth Charity & Community Leaders’ Forum

Thursday 17th September 2026 | 18:30 to 20:30 Hosted by BH Live on Thursday 17th September, this free, evening event will bring together leaders from charities and community organisations across the city region to connect, share challenges and hear from guest speakers. At this inaugural event, you’ll hear from our new Community Programmes Lead, Courtnee […]

Episode 39: Cruise Passenger Meet & Greets

In this episode, CEO David Humphries chats with Bev Hancock and Rex Norman, award-winning volunteers from our Cruise Passenger programme, about our Cruise Meet & Greets at Portsmouth International Port.

Episode 41: Fair Ways

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Gareth Webb and Natalie Merriman from Fair Ways about Fostering Fortnight, their work with children in foster care, and Foster Friendly Employers.

Episode 43: Green City Partnership

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Felicity Harris, Portsmouth City Council’s Strategic Lead for Climate Resilience & Natural Environment, about her role, the importance of green spaces in the city, and how we can all help with the Green City Partnership.

Episode 44: Portsmouth Community Lottery

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Helen Morton, Communications Lead at the HIVE Portsmouth, about the Portsmouth Community Lottery, how the lottery grants can support the local community, and how residents can support the lottery. Find out more about Portsmouth Community Lottery at https://www.portsmouthlottery.co.uk/

Episode 45: The Parenting Network

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Matt Foster, Founder and CEO of the Parenting Network about his life, the Network, and launching The Forge.

Episode 47: Biscoes Solicitors

CEO Dave Humphries talks to Alison Lee, Managing Director of Biscoes Solicitors, about her career, the firm, and their work in the community, in particular their dedication to the Armed Forces Community and support of the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme.