The Useful Simple Trust has been awarded ‘SME Employer Skills Champion of the Year’ at the 2025 Enginuity Skills Awards, recognising our leadership in developing the next generation of engineering and manufacturing talent.

Each year, Enginuity celebrates the teams and individuals who inspire and empower the next generation of talent in the engineering and manufacturing sector, fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and collaboration.

This prestigious award recognises the Trust for “demonstrating outstanding commitment to sustainable business improvement through targeted training programmes and strong industry partnerships. Their work aligns perfectly with Enginuity’s mission to close engineering and manufacturing skills gaps.”

This recognition validates our approach to skills development and industry collaboration. The Trust’s commitment to education and training stems from over 25 years of forward-thinking partnerships with educational institutions and industry leaders. Our Founding Directors established a clear vision that continuous learning should be central to everything we do, embedding this principle in our Ethos.

Investing in future skills for sustainable growth

The Trust’s work demonstrates how strategic investment in skills development creates lasting value for both industry and society. Through our comprehensive training programmes and collaborative partnerships, we are helping to build a more resilient and sustainable future for the sector.

The Skills Awards ceremony showcased exceptional talent across the industry, and we congratulate our fellow finalists at Reliance Precision Limited and DePe Gear Company for their outstanding contributions to skills development. Our thanks go to the Enginuity team, the inspiring finalists and winners, presenters Mohammed Taher and Mimi Nwosu, and category sponsor The National Network of Institutes of Technology for making the evening memorable.

Watch the awards ceremony on YouTube.