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.
Hovertravel Re-Awarded Highest Accreditation for Inclusive Transport
Hovertravel is proud to announce that it has once again been awarded ‘Leaders’ status in the UK Government’s Inclusive Transport Leaders Scheme. This marks the second consecutive time the company has received the highest possible accreditation, reinforcing its dedication to providing an accessible and inclusive transport service for all customers. The accreditation is valid until […]
Episode 64: Spinnaker Tower’s 20th Anniversary
As it was the Spinnaker Tower’s anniversary this weekend, CEO Dave Humphries sat down with General Manager Richard Hale to talk about the celebrations, the logistics of running the tower, abseiling, becoming an icon of the city, and plans for what comes next.
Hampshire Flag & The Parenting Network Partner with Shaping Portsmouth
The Shaping Portsmouth Team are pleased to welcome Hampshire Flag Company and The Parenting Network as our newest partners. Hampshire Flag Company, who have joined as Patrons, has over 40 years experience manufacturing flags, banners and signage promoting brands, messaging and patriotism through visual marketing and graphics. Rod Sessions, Sales and Marketing Manager of HFC, […]
Episode 65: Charla Grant
In this episode, Operations Manager Steff Jones chats with Charla Grant about her role as Programme & Partnership Support, her previous career and work with the LOOKUP Portsmouth Street Art Festival and the importance of creativity, community, and wellbeing.
Episode 67: BH Live
CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Rob Cunningham, Leisure & Business Development Director at BH Live, about how he got into the Leisure industry, BH Live’s work in Portsmouth and the South Coast, redeveloping the Pyramids and Mountbatten, and how the charity helps residents lead a healthy lifestyle.
Portsmouth’s small businesses celebrate the opening of the Love Portsmouth Pop-Up Shop at Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth City Council, in partnership with Love Southsea and supported by Landsec, official launch the Love Portsmouth pop up shop in Gunwharf at a celebration party with small business owners. The Love Portsmouth pop-up shop, funded from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund serves as a valuable platform for local businesses to: […]
Episode 68: Royal Maritime Hotel
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries speaks to David Knight, CEO of the Royal Maritime Hotel, about his career in hospitality, the Hotel’s charity status and work supporting Veterans and the Armed Forces Community, the history of the hotel, the services they currently provide, and their partnerships around Portsmouth.
Episode 69: Talent Included
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Sally Spicer, Co-Founder of Talent Included, about working in Recruitment, founding Talent Included with Natalie Clark, the importance of EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), and how Portsmouth Businesses can help and benefit.
Welcoming our new Partners
The Shaping Portsmouth team are pleased to announce three new partnerships, as we welcome Comserv and Portsmouth Football Club as Patrons and Pompey in the Community as a Member. Comserv provide high quality responsive repairs and maintenance solutions with an unrivalled focus on customer care across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas for Portsmouth City Council […]