This small housing group is a star of North East England, uniting two smaller housing associations, Teesdale and Endeavour. It has 111 people who get a very Fair Deal (its highest-ranked factor). The bulk of staffers earn between £15,001 and £35,000 a year, which feels fair for the sector (80%) and for their responsibilities (76%). Other perks at the group based in Stockton-on-Tees are at least 29 days of annual paid leave, a car allowance and loans, and people feel happy (82%).

