Become a Change 100 employer
Unlock untapped talent. Build an inclusive future.
Join a growing movement of forward-thinking employers investing in the potential of talented disabled students and graduates across the UK.
What is Change 100?
Change 100 is more than an internship programme — it’s a catalyst for change.
We connect ambitious disabled university students and graduates with progressive employers through paid internships, mentoring, and development opportunities. These placements are designed not only to elevate emerging talent but also to empower organisations to become more inclusive, accessible, and innovative.
Whether you're a start-up, SME, or FTSE 100 company, Change 100 opens the door to a high-potential talent pool that’s often overlooked — but ready to make a measurable impact.
The Results Speak for Themselves
Over the past decade, Change 100 has partnered with over 300 leading UK employers placing more than 1,300 interns with household names including Barclays, BMW, UNICEF, Tate, Wall To Wall, and the BBC.
Proven Impact:
- ✅ 95% of employers said their intern made a positive contribution to their organisation
- ✅ 93% saw improved staff engagement and awareness around disability inclusion
- ✅ Over 10 years, the disability employment gap has narrowed — but there’s more work to do
Why partner with us?
Becoming a Change 100 employer means positioning your organisation as a leader in inclusive recruitment — and gaining a real business advantage.
When you join the 2026 programme, you’ll:
- Gain access to a pipeline of talented disabled students and graduates from across the UK
- Strengthen your employer brand and demonstrate authentic commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Access tailored recruitment support that aligns directly with your organisation’s needs
- Improve internal disability confidence through expert training, mentoring resources, and hands-on support
- Join a powerful employer network committed to driving inclusive change across sectors
What You’ll Receive:
- A dedicated recruitment strategy to match you with candidates who meet your goals
- Personalised candidate profiles and cover letters
- Expert support throughout the full internship period
- Disability-inclusive training for managers, teams, and mentors
- Ongoing development and networking opportunities for your staff
- Tools to help you progress on the Disability Confident journey
Ready to Lead the Change?
As we launch the 2026 Change 100 programme, now is the time to act.
Join a national network of employers driving inclusion, boosting performance, and building teams that reflect the world we live in.
Become a Change 100 employer today — and unlock the full potential of your future workforce.
Change 100 employers have said:
Change 100 is an opportunity to expand our awareness and experience of how we provide inclusive working environments to people with disabilities.
Change 100 brings in great diverse talent to Macmillan who would like to build a career with us and hopefully stay on at Macmillan Cancer Support.
This was our third year, and each year, we’re excited to take part. The programme met expectations again and Colt Technology Services is proud to be part of it.
It's an excellent programme, with a great scope for positively impacting THG's diversity goals.
Read more from 2023’s interns and employers
Find out more
If you would like to speak to one of the Change 100 team, contact Rochelle and Erida by emailing change100@leonardcheshire.org
Some of our previous Change 100 partners
