Patchwork Hub is partnering with Change 100 - a transformative programme that connects talented disabled individuals with internships at inclusive employers across sectors in the UK.

It provides paid internships, guidance on workplace adjustments, and access to professional development and mentoring. The goal is to remove barriers and empower you to succeed. 

Who is Change 100 for?

To apply to Change 100, you must: 

• Identify as having a disability or a long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010.
• Be in your penultimate or final year of university-level study or have graduated within the last five years (between 2020 and 2027).
• Be aged 18 or over.
• Have the right to work in the UK during the internship period.
  
  

Change 100 welcomes applicants with a wide range of conditions, including:

• Neurodivergent conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, ADHD.
• Mobility and sensory impairments.
• Long-term health conditions such as IBS, diabetes, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, chronic fatigue.
• Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, anorexia.
  
  

If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact: [email protected].

What makes this internship different?

You won’t find a more supportive environment to begin your employment journey.

Our friendly, knowledgeable team will guide you from application through to onboarding - providing guidance, insightful webinars, workshops and networking opportunities throughout your time on the programme.

If you are successful in gaining an internship, then your equally supportive employer will work with you to make your internship as accessible and successful as possible, whilst giving you the experience of being a valued employee. You will also be allocated a mentor to help you to set and achieve professional goals.

What does the Change 100 journey look like?

You’ll complete an online application that is in two parts: an initial application, which requires your CV, followed by additional questions to answer. 

The application process is designed to be inclusive and supportive. Change 100 provides ongoing support and guidance throughout your application.  

If you need assistance or require the application in another format, contact: [email protected].  

Application: Select the 'Apply now' button to go to our website, where you can begin your application. The first step is to send your CV. Once we receive this, you will then receive further questions that will help us determine your suitability for the programme.

Matching: We will consider your information, our current opportunities and use our expert knowledge to identify opportunities. If we find a suitable role, we will contact you to discuss further and ask for a cover letter. You may be invited to an interview with an employer at this stage.

Onboarding: If you are selected at the interview stage, we will contact you to discuss onboarding and workplace adjustments.

What type of employers are part of Change 100?

We work with employers across all industries, including the private, public and charity sectors.

We strongly encourage you to focus on the skills and opportunity to enter the workplace rather than a specific sector or employer.

Where are our employers based?

We work with employers across the UK.

The major cities, such as London and Birmingham, tend to have more opportunities. But we have also seen interns placed in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, Surrey, Essex, Kent, Manchester, Gloucestershire, Norwich, Newcastle, Hampshire to name a few areas. There are many more!

Some of our employers have several offices where you can be based and remote, hybrid, full and part-time options are often all available.

What support is available if I am not matched with an internship?

All our candidates can attend our professional development sessions for tailored support and advice on topics such as CV and cover letter writing, and interview preparation.

Once your internship has ended, you will be invited to join our alumni network for continued opportunities and training.

You can find out more information about the Change 100 Internship Scheme by clicking the 'Apply now' button, or by checking out our FAQs.