RESIDENTS OF THE 1,100 properties for the elderly run by Anchor are uploading selfies of themselves with their carers to Instagram to encourage recruitment into the profession. The Bradford-based operation builds, leases and manages rental properties and care homes across England. An average wage of £17,160 belies the fact that 4,406 of the 7,138 employees work part-time, with 80% of the overall total on staggered hours. People here don't consider their job interferes with their domestic responsibilities, a 67% positive score, first among big not-for-profits in our list. Staff are convinced they can make a valuable contribution to its success (78%) and say their health doesn't suffer because of work (69%). www.anchor.org.uk

