The Shaping Team continues to grow!
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to announce that Chloe Ashby has joined the team in the role of Office Administrator, and Becca Mott has come on board as our Social Media Co-Ordinator. Chloe first joined us in July last year on a Supported Internship from HSDC, assisting us with IT-related tasks, from basic troubleshooting to CRM […]
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 […]
Episode 57: Armed Forces Community – Sue Oatley
Andy Moss, Co-Lead of our Armed Forces Community programme, talks to Sue Oatley, who leads the AFC programme Charity & Support pillar, about growing up as a forces child and its effect on her and her families lives, how she’s contributing to the AFC programme, and starting the Aftershock Project.
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 59: Bailey’s Buses
Dave Humphries speaks to Steve Bailey, Managing Director of Bailey’s Buses, about how the family business was founded, the challenges they’ve faced as they’ve adapted to the changing cruise industry to grow into their role in the city, their plans for the future, working with the Portsmouth Ambassadors for the Cruise Meet & Greets, and celebrating their 25th anniversary.
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 61: Motiv8
Dave Humphries speaks to Joe Weston-McDowell about his journey to settling in Portsmouth and his previous work at Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, his current role at Motiv8, and the work Motiv8 is doing to create life chances for young people in Portsmouth.
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 […]
Episode 62: Armed Forces Community – Tim Jones
Andy Moss, Co-Lead of our Armed Forces Community programme, talks to Tim Jones, who leads the AFC programme Service Leavers pillar, about his career in the military, his transition into comms work in the civilian world, and his work with service leavers.
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 […]