Proof of Usefulness Report

Bright Young Dreams

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+76
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Bright Young Dreams is a high-impact charitable campaign addressing the critical issue of children's mental health, backed by significant public figures (Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Dan Walker). While the real-world utility and market relevance are exceptional, the project scores low on a technology evaluation framework due to a lack of technical innovation (it is a fundraising initiative, not a software product) and a low-quality submission (vague claims like 'most people have used my product' and incorrect financial terminology). However, verifiable external traction—raising significant funds for Sheffield Children's Hospital—prevents a lower score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+30.00
Audience Reach Impact+14.00
Technical Innovation+1.20
Evidence Of Traction+12.00
Market Timing Relevance+9.50
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+67.2
Usefulness Multiplierx1.13
Final Score+76

Project Details

Description
Join Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill and fellow Sheffield locals Dan Walker and Jon Richardson and help stem the global Children’s Mental Health crisis, helping support Sheffield Children’s, the Children’s Hospital Charity and children around the world. Bright Young Dreams will raise money every year to directly fund a global action plan and infrastructure for Sheffield Children’s and the Children’s Hospital Charity. The campaign will directly fund new and actionable research, clinical development, the support and training of clinicians, and a new and updated global leading facility and space at Sheffield Children’s.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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