Proof of Usefulness Report

Barnett Waddingham

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+638
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission represents Barnett Waddingham, a verified and major UK professional services consultancy with ~£180M annual revenue and ~1,750 employees (established 1989). While the entity has high real-world utility and verified traction (serving 22% of FTSE 100), the submission quality is extremely poor, containing factual errors (e.g., claiming 7,500 team size vs actual 1,750; confusing revenue with 'marketcap 17000000'; vague 'everyone' audience claim). The score reflects the high intrinsic value and scale of the verified business, heavily penalized for the lack of specific project detail and low-effort data entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+136
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+75
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+708.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+638

Project Details

Project URL
barnett-waddingham.co.uk
Description
We are a leading UK professional services consultancy at the forefront of risk, pensions, investment and insurance. With a team of more than 1,750 people across ten offices, we work to deliver exceptional service through our commitment to trust, integrity, and quality. We are a trusted partner for a wide range of clients in both the private and public sectors – this includes 22% of FTSE 100 and 15% of FTSE 350 companies. We leverage our deep expertise to bring innovative solutions, ensuring long-term value for our clients through strategic insights and dedicated partnership.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline