Thousands flock to Guildhall Squared Festival in celebration of city’s Centenary!

From 5 – 10 May, thousands of people came together in the heart of the city to celebrate 100 years of Portsmouth’s city status as part of a brand-new festival, Guildhall Squared. The Guildhall Squared Arts Festival saw a giant festival tent in Guildhall Square come to life with a wide variety of performances, events, activities, […]
Episode 27: Mental Health in the Workplace

In this episode, Partnerships Manager Robyn Jacquest and Education & Community Programme Lead Kirsty Hill are joined by Ben Cloud from Millstream Productions to talk about mental health in the workplace and the importance of a supportive workplace culture.
Episode 28: Portsmouth Water

In this episode, our Operations Manager Steff Jones talks to Matt Hamilton, Chief Customer Officer at Portsmouth Water, about the organisation, upcoming changes to billing, and their future plans for engagement in the city.
Episode 29: Veterans Outreach Support

In this episode, Community Programme Lead Kirsty Hill talks to Ian Millen and Wendy Pearson from Veterans Outreach Support about the organisation and what services they offer.
Episode 31: Joe Taffurelli

In this episode Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries talks to Joe Taffurelli, Chief Operating Officer at Liquid Friday, about his journey from studying at the University of Portsmouth to his current position, the rise of Liquid Friday and their contributions to the city, and just what exactly is an umbrella company?
Historic Royal Maritime Hotel Joins Best Western Brand Family to Strengthen Charitable Legacy

The Royal Maritime Hotel, one of Portsmouth’s most cherished historic landmarks, has announced a new partnership with BWH Hotels GB, the largest collection of over 200 independent hotels in Great Britain – a move designed to secure the hotel’s charitable future while expanding its global reach. Founded in 1850 and operating today as a Charitable […]
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 40: Southern Water

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Keith Herbert from Southern Water about the Sewage Scandal, Southern Water’s role in the Portsmouth area, and what improvements they are making.
Welcoming a new partnership with Negotia

The Shaping Portsmouth team are pleased to welcome Negotia, who have come on board as an Associate Patron. Negotia trains founders to win business, equipping them with the commercial skills to sell change, negotiate confidently, and build predictable revenue. Paul Sims, Founding & Managing Partner at Negotia, said “Portsmouth has always shaped who I am, […]
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.