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.
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.
The Royal Maritime Hotel joins Shaping Portsmouth

We are pleased to announce that the Royal Maritime Hotel has partnered with Shaping Portsmouth at the Member level. The Royal Maritime Hotel is also one of the sponsors for our Armed Forces Community programme’s Shaping Forces event. The Royal Maritime Hotel is a registered charity, steeped in naval heritage and just minutes from the […]
Episode 71: Portsmouth Creates

Dave Humphries talks to Gemma Nichols, CEO of Portsmouth Creates, about her history working in Culture and how it led her to Portsmouth, joining Portsmouth Creates, and her passion for supporting the creative sector. They also discuss some of the projects Portsmouth Creates has been running, the variety of creative industries they support, and the impact they’ve had across the city.
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 83: Frank HR

Dave Humphries talks to Bev about how she came to leave her job and found Frank HR, being a workaholic and a people person, the difficulties of setting up a business, and how Frank HR works as a retainer service for businesses.
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, […]