Athena works in collaboration with social housing providers across Greater Manchester to improve employment opportunities, the environment, and local communities.

Formed in 2013, by a group of housing providers, Athena is now made up of 16 members.

Athena members are rooted deep within Greater Manchester and work closely with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Greater Manchester Housing Providers (GMHP), and the GM Health and Social Care Partnership.

Our Projects

Read about our past and current projects.

our leadership

Meet the Board

Our Board has extensive knowledge and experience in social housing and a range of business sectors. They meet regularly to monitor performance, decide on policy, and provide strategic direction for our work.

Karen Mitchell

Southway Housing Trust
Chair of Athena Board

Carmel Chambers

Stockport Homes Group
Athena Board Member

Noel Sharpe

Bolton at Home
Athena Board Member

Donna Kelly

Jigsaw Homes Group
Athena Board Member

Nick Horne

Wythenshawe Housing
Athena Board Member

Sue Sutton

Salix Homes
Athena Board Member

Geoff Cooke

ForHousing
Athena Board Member

Andrew Brown

Onward Homes
Athena Board Member

Issy Taylor

One Manchester
Athena Board Member

Simon Robinson

Great Places Housing Group
Athena Board Member

Matt Jones

MSV Housing Group
Athena Board Member

Alyson Heald

L&Q
Athena Board Member

Vacant

Regenda
Athena Board Member

Vacant

First Choice Homes
Athena Board Member

Vacant

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
Athena Board Member