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.

  • Donna Kelly

    Jigsaw Homes Group
    Chair of Athena Board
  • Noel Sharpe

    Bolton at Home
    Athena Board Member
  • Carmel Chambers

    Stockport Homes Group
    Athena Board Member
  • Nick Horne

    Wythenshawe Housing
    Athena Board Member
  • Andrew Brown

    Onward Homes
    Athena Board Member
  • Simon Robinson

    Great Places Housing Group
    Athena Board Member
  • Matt Jones

    MSV Housing Group
    Athena Board Member
  • Vacant

    Regenda
    Athena Board Member
  • Vacant

    First Choice Homes
    Athena Board Member
  • Vacant

    Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
    Athena Board Member