Celebrating Portsmouth’s growing food and drink businesses at Southsea Food Festival
Southsea Food Festival, one of the largest food festivals along the South Coast, returns to start the summer holidays on 20th and 21st July with over 60 food and drink stalls offering some of the best food and drink producers in the region. Now in its 16th edition, Southsea Food Festival returns with a greater […]
Habitat Harbour
As many of you are already aware we have re-launched our Armed Forces Covenant Programme as the Armed Forces Community Programme. The new AFC will maintain its focus on promoting the covenant and helping businesses sign up to it, but will now be expanding its remit into new aspects of armed forces and veteran life […]
Kirsty hikes Pen Y Fan with the Royal Naval Association
On 29th July, Shaping Portsmouth’s Education & Community Lead and Female Royal Navy Veteran Kirsty Hill attended the Royal Naval Association female-only weekend in Wales, and what a weekend she had climbing Pen Y Fan and jumping into waterfalls with some incredibly inspirational women. The Royal Naval Association is the biggest collective group of Royal […]
Our Care Experienced Event triumphs!
What a way to start our week with our very first Care Experienced Employer Management Event delivered in Partnership with Portsmouth City Council on Monday at The Civic Offices. The event was a unique and exciting opportunity for businesses and organisations to explore ways in which they can support the programme and become a part […]
Introducing Choose Employability’s Probation Service support
Shaping Portsmouth are always exploring ways in which we can support the wider community. As part of our Choose Employability programme, our Education & Community Lead Kirsty Hill has partnered with the Probation Service to look at ways that the Portsmouth Business community can offer guidance and support to individuals that are currently being supported […]
Shaping teams up with the Girls Network
Shaping Portsmouth are thrilled to announce we have joined forces with the incredible The Girls’ Network who are now one of our community supported projects. Kirsty our community lead has spent some time working alongside Paula Falck, Network Manager at the Girls’ Network, to learn all things mentoring. The Girls’ Network inspire and empower young […]
Newly launched Portsmouth Wellbeing Centre welcomes the community
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, on Thursday 16th May, Solent Mind showcased its new Wellbeing Centre, located in the heart of the City centre. Regardless of the inclement weather, the centre staff welcomed community partners, existing service users and members of the public throughout the day, with over 40 visitors coming through the doors. Solent Mind’s […]
Sponsorship opportunities for Inspiartional Women of Portsmouth Awards
As a valued member of the Shaping Portsmouth business community, you are undoubtedly aware of the importance of giving back and creating a positive social impact. In this light, we are excited to bring to your attention an opportunity to partner with one of the most esteemed events in our City—the Inspirational Women of Portsmouth […]
Empower your team to become charity trustees
Are you looking for innovative ways to foster professional development within your team? Empowering your staff to become trustees for local charities can unlock a world of opportunities for both personal and organisational growth. Why encourage your staff to become trustees? Leadership development: Serving as a trustee provides invaluable leadership experience, allowing your team members […]
Shaping joins Portsmouth Pride
Shaping Portsmouth has joined the Portsmouth Pride Stakeholder Network as our latest supported project under our Community pillar. Our aim is to connect business communities across the city through the work of Portsmouth Pride, creating a more inclusive city for the LGBTQ+ people who live, work, and study here. Businesses are invited to attend […]