BIRTHDAY LEAVE WAS introduced this year to thank staff at the Berkshire charity during a tough time. Financial cuts at the careers adviser meant a 28% reduction in personnel and the loss of both Buckinghamshire premises. The 175-strong workforce say colleagues go out of their way to help them, resulting in an 85% positive score and a ranking of ninth on our small NFP list. The charity is run by chief executive Katharine Horler on sound moral principles (85%), which include championing equality and treating everyone with respect. www.adviza.org.uk
