Athena Event Solutions joins Shaping

Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome Athena Events Solutions as an Associate Patron. Athena Event Solutions delivers expertly managed corporate and international events, combining meticulous planning, practical logistics and a personal, hands-on approach. Kelly Taws, Event Operations Specialist at Athena, said “I’m really pleased to be joining Shaping Portsmouth and becoming more connected with the […]
New partnership to secure the future of Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth City Council has announced a new 25-year partnership with Landsec, owner and operator of Gunwharf Quays, for the operation of Spinnaker Tower from 11 October 2026. The new arrangements follow a procurement process launched by the council to secure a long-term partner to operate, invest in and enhance the attraction. The agreement marks the […]
Episode 2: Meet the Shaping Portsmouth Marketing & Support Team

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries introduces the Shaping Portsmouth Marketing & Support Team, Partnerships Manager Robyn Jacquest, Digital Marketing & Comms Lead Matt Farmer, and Office Administrator Suzan Win Latt.
Episode 4: Our Partner – Unloc

Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Hayden Taylor and Jess Cowling from our partner Unloc, and Serenity, who is involved in one of Unloc’s programmes
Episode 7: Jodie Goodchild and The LinkedIn Revolution

In this episode, Shaping CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Jodie Goodchild, LinkedIn for Business Trainer and author of “The LinkedIn Revolution”.
Search “LinkedIn Local Portsmouth 15” on Eventbrite to book your place at the event on 11th September.
Hovertravel welcomes Portsmouth Ambassadors for behind-the-scenes familiarisation visit

Hovertravel welcomed members of the Shaping Portsmouth Ambassadors programme for an exclusive familiarisation visit designed to help showcase one of the city’s most iconic visitor experiences to cruise passengers arriving in Portsmouth. On Tuesday 8th September, the group of ambassadors enjoyed an eight-minute hovercraft flight across the Solent before taking part in Hovertravel’s popular Behind […]
Episode 11: CP Robinson and Portsmouth Pride

In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to CP Robinson from Portsmouth Pride about Pride UK.
Shaping Portsmouth welcomes two new partners

The Shaping Portsmouth Team are delighted to welcome Neon Numbers as a Patron and Croxtons as a Member. Neon Numbers specialise in Accountancy, Bookkeeping, Payroll and Business Consultancy services, for customers across the South Coast. Croxtons is an independent Kitchen & Tap House located in the heart of Southsea, offering craft beer, cocktails, wine and […]
Episode 13: Sara Woods from Solent Sky Services

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Sara Woods from our partner Solent Sky Services.
Destination (Shaping) Portsmouth with Rachel Lowe MBE

Shaping Portsmouth are delighted to welcome Rachel Lowe Games & Puzzles as our newest Member. Rachel Lowe MBE is a serial entrepreneur and board games developer, best known for creating the best-selling Destination series of games. She is the Founder of the Rachel Lowe Games & Puzzles brand, specialising in creating and distributing licensed board […]