Episode 48: Carrington West
CEO Dave Humphries talks to James Fernandes, Managing Director of Carrington West, about founding the recruitment business, being recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, and how they give back to Portsmouth.
Episode 49: Portsmouth Grammar School
David Humphries talks to David Wickes, Headteacher of The Portsmouth Grammar School, about his career, the history of the school and blending the old with the new, and working in the community.
Episode 50: GRP Solutions
Dave Humphries talks to Brian Harpur, Managing Director of GRP Solutions, about his journey to Portsmouth and founding the business, their community focus, and the Naomi House Big Five Challenge.
Frank HR Solutions partners with Shaping Portsmouth
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome Frank HR Solutions, who have joined us as our newest Associate Patron. Frank HR Solutions is an Independent HR Consultancy supporting businesses to manage, develop their people and transform their working practices. Bev Collins, HR Consultant at Frank HR Solutions, said “As an independent HR consultancy, Frank HR Solutions […]
Wintercomms partners with Shaping Portsmouth
The Shaping team are delighted to welcome our new partner Wintercomms, joining us at the Member level. Wintercomms are a local provider specialising in communication technology for business use; Virtual Landlines, Telephone Systems, Business Mobile & Fibre Internet. Based in Portsmouth, their aim is to provide professional advice and consultation through industry experience. Stuart Radcliffe, […]
Episode 53: Hampshire Flag Company
CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Rod Sessions, Commercial Director at Hampshire Flag Company, about the company and their family business ethos, both internally and in the community, in particular supporting Portsmouth Pride and UK Pride and being a Patron of Shaping Portsmouth.
Episode 54: Victorious Festival
Steff Jones talks to Tiff Gaskell and Shola Hood from Victorious Festival about how the festival has grown over the years, how they came to be working in their roles, the challenges and impact of the event on the city, and what’s coming up at the festival this summer.
Episode 56: Gunwharf Quays
CEO Dave Humphries chats with Yvonne Clay about her career, the history and future of Gunwharf Quays, and the upcoming Clipper Race, which starts from Gunwharf on 31st August.
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 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.