The Hackney 100 programme was an initiative established by Hackney Council with a focus on offering paid internships to young residents of the borough. The central aim of this programme was to equip these young individuals with meaningful work experience, essential skills, and valuable opportunities to support the start of their careers. By creating these internships, the programme sought to tackle youth unemployment and foster social mobility within Hackney. Simultaneously, it provided local organisations with access to new talent and a variety of perspectives.