TRIDENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION strives to help the disadvantaged realise their potential. The small Birmingham-based social investment group provides affordable homes and support services for people aged from 16 to the elderly. Many of them have specialist needs, including refugees, those with mental-health issues or an alcohol or drug dependency. Work is an important part of life (83%) for Trident's 94 employees, who work from three sites. With its 3,000 homes based mainly in an area where many people are dependent on benefits, it has introduced breakfast clubs, money- advice surgeries and life-skills sessions.
