Why become an Athena member?

As an Athena member, you will benefit from working with various organisations, from across Greater Manchester, on exciting projects that will benefit both people and places. 

With over £15 million pounds in funding from ESF, Lottery, Education & Skills Funding Agency, and the DWP (over the last 5 years) we have supported over 5,500 people into work and collaborated on six community projects.

What are the benefits?

  • Become part of a large group of organisations and benefit from their expertise
  • Access new opportunities to improve employment opportunities
  • Maximise commercial opportunities by working in collaboration on projects that align with your organisation’s objectives and aims.
  • Place on our board for each member
  • Opportunity to attend sub-groups to help shape new ideas

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