The Board’s history
As an organisation Onward is relatively new, but our legacy stretches back over 50 years. Established in April 2018, Onward (formerly known as Symphony Housing Group) brought together several housing associations, namely Liverpool Housing Trust, Hyndburn Homes, Peak Valley Housing Association and Ribble Valley Homes.
At the time of the Onward’s establishment in 2018, Scrutiny was previously delivered by three regional groups that operated in Greater Manchester and Cheshire, Lancashire, and Merseyside. The Onward Scrutiny Board of today was formed in 2021 and consists of up to 18 dedicated customer volunteers from across the North West.