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 70: Road From Karachi
In this episode, Charla Grant talks to Nadia Arab, Founder of Road From Karachi, about growing up in Portsmouth, her mother launching a cookery school in the 80s, rediscovering her recipes and publishing them with her own contributions in Road From Karachi, and the amazing charity work that came from it,running workshops in the city and donating clean water pumps across the world.
Episode 74: Amanda Martin MP Vs Portsmouth Youth Cabinet
Recorded live at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference on Friday 16th January 2026, Education Pillar Director Hayden Taylor talks to Maheep Kaur, about her roles as Member of the UK Youth Parliament for Portsmouth and on the Executive Committee of the Portsmouth Youth Cabinet, then Hayden and Maheep are joined by Theo Proca to interview Amanda Martin, MP for Portsmouth North.
Episode 75: Katy Sexton
CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Katy about taking part in the Shaping Conference, how she went from joining Portsmouth Northsea Swimming Club at age six to swimming at an elite level and beyond, how training prepared her for parenthood and life in general, and her current project promoting water safety with The Gogglehedz.
Episode 76: Apprenticeship Bus Special – Part 1
As we prepare for National Apprenticeship Week next week, it’s the first part of our Apprenticeship Bus Special! Charla Grant chats with apprentices Katie House from Specsavers, Jake Bull from KBS Maritime, and Lauren Spooner from Portsmouth City Council about why they chose the Apprenticeship route and their experiences on the Apprenticeship Bus.
Episode 77: Apprenticeship Bus Special – Part 2
Charla Grant chats with apprentices Aidan Whitlock from Mountjoy, Lauren Owen from Comserv, and Christopher Munday from South Western Railway about why they chose the Apprenticeship route and their experiences on the Apprenticeship Bus.
Shaped By Solent winning product to go on sale next month
The Shaping Portsmouth Team are proud to announce that the winning product from the 2024 Shaped By Solent programme will be available for purchase starting this Easter. Through their hard work and creativity, the talented students of Wildings Group at Mary Rose Academy have created a truly unique and special item that will soon be […]
Comserv to sponsor the 2026 Apprenticeship Bus Roadshow
We are excited to announce that Comserv has become a headline sponsor for the 2026 Apprenticeship Bus Roadshow! Their support is instrumental in making this event possible, and we are thrilled to partner with a company that values the importance of apprenticeships and workforce development. Thanks to Comserv for their support. Comserv have supported the […]
HTP Apprenticeship College and Southern Water join Shaping Portsmouth
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome two new Patrons to the organisation as we are joined by HTP Apprenticeship College and Southern Water. For 25 years, HTP Apprenticeship College has delivered tailored Apprenticeship solutions for businesses and their staff, alongside expert career support and guidance. Rachael Randall, Founder and Chief Executive of HTP Apprenticeship College, […]
Episode 80: Dave Humphries
Charla Grant chats with Dave Humphries (CEO of a local organisation you may know called Shaping Portsmouth!) looking back over the last year of Shaping Portsmouth activities, including the Conference, collaboration in the city, community cohesion, the importance of listening to young people, and Dave’s experiences in his role.