Proof of Usefulness Report

RedThread

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+460
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

RedThread is a verifiable, established UK charity (est. 1995) with significant staff (125) and social impact, placing it in a higher tier than the reference calibration. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring unverifiable/false claims ('everyone', 'most people') and incorrect financial terminology ('marketcap'). The score rewards the verifiable organizational reality while heavily penalizing the submission's low reliability and lack of specific evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50
Audience Reach Impact+6.00
Technical Innovation+4.50
Evidence Of Traction+8.75
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+505.00
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+460

Project Details

Project URL
redthread.org.uk
Description
We are Redthread, a charity with over twenty years’ experience of delivering transformative youth work in hospitals and other health settings. We support vulnerable 11-25 year olds affected by exploitation, violence, mental and physical health issues, grooming and modern slavery. We work with young people, at their pace, helping them in whatever way they need. This is the ‘reachable moment’ – when children and young people in crisis are open to receiving support. We also train healthcare and other professionals to better identify and support affected children and young people.

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