Proof of Usefulness Report

Programme One

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+60
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Programme One is a verified, socially significant initiative within the UK recruitment industry aimed at addressing Black talent underrepresentation. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing hallucinated metrics (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and misidentifying a DE&I mentorship program as a mass-market tech product. While the organization has legitimate industry traction (partnering with 16+ agencies) and high social utility, it lacks the technical innovation and scalable software mechanics required for a high PoU score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25.5
Audience Reach Impact+7.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+15.0
Market Timing Relevance+10.8
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+60.05
Usefulness Multiplierx1.0
Final Score+60

Project Details

Project URL
programmeone.com
Description
Addressing workplace inequality for Black talent within the Recruitment Industry We have an opportunity to deliver a lasting programme of change that addresses the significant underrepresentation of Black talent within recruitment. Programme One has bought the recruitment industry together...to collectively remove the inequalities which are restricting and inhibiting the engagement of Black talent in the recruitment sector. Challenging bias and redefining equal opportunity...and making a commitment to removing all barriers for Black recruiters.

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