Get Involved This June
June brings a range of opportunities designed to support and strengthen the creative business sector. The listing below provides numerous opportunities for creative entrepreneurs and businesses to get involved.
Portsmouth Creates Opportunities
1-1 Business Support Sessions with CEO Gemma Nichols
Use the link to book an appointment: https://calendar.app.google/1h5JRWszfTLzjrnY7
1-1 Entry Level Business Support with Business Support Officer, Jane Hodgkins
Use the link to books an appointment: https://calendar.app.google/6XK2egTfLym4Nwmz8
Ongoing each month | Southsea Library Window Installation | Monthly creative installations at Southsea Library, curated by Portsmouth Creates, showcasing local talent. Experience rotating displays of art, design, and innovation, celebrating the city’s vibrant creative community and inspiring installations.
Email Jane Hodgkins with pictures of your pieces: jane@portsmouthcreates.co.uk
FREE WORKSHOP PROGRAMME:
Portsmouth Creates is organising the first of five workshops aimed at supporting the creative sectors in specific areas including business planning, funding & finance. Small group, tailored support to get your venture ready for success.
22nd June 2026 | 1015-1230 | at Playlands, Portsmouth Creates, 1-6 City Buildings, 193 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Po1 4PD
Workshop 1: Getting Set for Business Readiness.
Creative workshop on business planning, funding & finance. Small group, tailored support to get your venture ready for success.
Kickstart your creative business with confidence. Portsmouth Creates Workshop 1: Getting Set for Business Readiness is a focused, high-impact session designed to sharpen your business planning, strengthen your funding readiness, and demystify your finances. With limited places available, this workshop ensures a tailored, hands-on experience, giving creative practitioners the clarity, tools, and confidence to turn ideas into sustainable ventures.
- Guest speaker: Zoe Dann (University of Portsmouth) – an academic at the University of Portsmouth specialising in entrepreneurship, innovation, and business development. Her work supports startups and creative enterprises through research, teaching, and industry engagement, with a focus on practical business readiness, funding strategies, and sustainable growth for emerging ventures and entrepreneurs.
- Case studies: Estefania Dogan founder of Golly Natural – Born and raised in the northern countryside of Portugal, Stef’s love for nature and simplicity has shaped everything she does. What began as personal experimentation soon became a calling. Through years of study, testing, and countless formulations, Stef created the products that would grow into Goly Natural — trusted by those seeking balance and comfort for sensitive skin.
The workshop will be held at Playlands, a space located beneath Portsmouth Creates offices at 1–9 Commercial Road, Portsmouth. It’s situated at the upper end of Commercial Road, directly opposite McDonald’s, and is easily identifiable by the large red “Playlands” sign.
- Each workshop will run from 10:30am to 12:00pm, with additional time afterwards for informal networking with fellow attendees and speakers. Refreshments, including tea, coffee, and biscuits, will be provided.
- There are several car parks nearby, and the venue is also well-served by public transport.
Use the link to register: Getting Set for Business Readiness Tickets, Monday, June 22 • 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Eventbrite
For further information, contact: jane@portsmouthcreates.co.uk
Other Local Opportunities
June 3, 2026 | 1400 – 1500 | Online Free | Problem Solving: Effective Approaches (Customer Strategic Excellence) | Learn how to tackle complex problems using proven techniques such as Five Whys, Pareto analysis, Fishbone diagrams, and scatter plots. This session focuses on identifying root causes and applying structured problem-solving methods effectively. | Delivered by SEEDL |
Use the Link: https://www.seedl.com/o/solentbusinessandsskillssolutions/programme/customer-strategic-excellence/course/client-complaint-resolution-part-1
June 3, 2026 | 1530 onwards | Online Free | How to Conduct an Effective Interview (Management Essentials Programme). This session covers how to conduct professional interviews and formal discussions. It is designed for managers who need to communicate effectively with prospective employees and handle structured conversations confidently. | Delivered by SEEDL |
Use the Link: https://www.seedl.com/o/solentbusinessandsskillssolutions/programme/management-essentials-programme/course/how-to-conduct-an-effective-interview
June 4, 2026 | 0930 onwards | Balance (Mental Wellness – Microlearning) |
Learn techniques to improve physical balance, strengthen muscles, and maintain stability. The session highlights how balance declines with age and provides practical ways to improve it. | Delivered by SEEDL |
Use the Link: https://www.seedl.com/o/solentbusinessandsskillssolutions/programme/mental-wellness-micro/course/balance
June 4, 2026 | 1000 onwards | AI and its Practical Use in Business (AI – Micro) |
Discover how AI tools can enhance everyday business productivity without replacing human expertise. The session introduces prompt engineering and how asking the right questions leads to better AI-driven outcomes. | Delivered by SEEDL |
Use the Link: https://www.seedl.com/o/solentbusinessandsskillssolutions/programme/ai-micro/course/ai-and-its-practical-use-in-business
