Welcome to athena
Working together to deliver opportunities across Greater Manchester
Working with social housing providers to improve employment opportunities, the environment, and local communities.
Our latest projects
Our Projects
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Working Well: Support to Succeed programme
We are sorry to advise that the Support to Succeed programme will be reaching the natural conclusion of its agreed contract period on 31 March 2026. Since January 2024, Support to Succeed has supported more than 9,200 local residents to…
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Motiv8
Motiv8 an Athena-led project which was funded by the Big Lottery and European Social Fund ended in March 2023. Motiv8 received £17.5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund as part of the Building Better…
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Multiply
Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and managed by the Department of Education, to help adults aged 19+ without their GCSE Maths or equivalent. Adults across the city region who want to improve their maths/numeracy skills to increase their…
How to Join
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.
News
Our latest news
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From Uncertainty into Stability
When an individual experiencing street homelessness was referred to our service, they faced uncertainty and limited access to structured support. Unsure of how to begin the process for housing assistance, they met with their Key Worker for the first time,…
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Finding Confidence Through Creativity
At 59, a Stockport resident is beginning a new chapter, learning new skills and reconnecting with their community, thanks to the compassionate support of their keyworker and local services. When they first met, the participant was visibly uncomfortable in a…
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Local Job Seeker Secures Employment with Targeted Support
After facing nearly three years of unemployment, one determined individual has turned the page on a challenging chapter thanks to tailored employment support that focused on confidence building, practical job searching skills, and personalised guidance. Referred by the local Job…
