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Stay updated with the latest news, updates, and insights from across the Trust. Explore stories about our achievements, initiatives, and industry highlights.

UST named 'Consultancy of the Year'

Celebrating our impact in driving measurable climate action at the 2025 edie Net Zero Awards.

Ed McCann announced as Fellow of the RAEng

This year's Fellowship continues to reflect the RAEng’s commitment to excellence across every engineering discipline.

Launching our Climate Transition Action Plan

After years of dedicated work and commitment to our Science Based Targets, we are proud to launch our Climate Transition Action Plan.

UST wins 'SME Employer Skills Champion of the Year'

Recognising our leadership in developing the next generation of engineering talent at the Enginuity Skills Awards.

Our 2024-25 Impact Report is now available

Discover how collaborative innovation is transforming the built environment in our latest Impact Report.

Sophie Thomas receives an OBE for Services to Sustainable Design

Celebrating nearly three decades of transformative leadership in how the design industry approaches materials, waste, and environmental responsibility.

Supporting the community at High Trees

Volunteering at Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, contributing to vital community infrastructure that serves families across Lambeth.

Useful Simple Trust named ‘B Corp of the Year’

The Trust has been recognised for exceptional commitment to balancing purpose with impact at the 2025 British Business Awards.

Advancing to Carbon Literacy Gold status

We have reached a significant milestone in our climate action journey, advancing to Gold certification as a Carbon Literate Organisation.

A new chapter for Thomas.Matthews

We have made the strategic decision to close the Thomas.Matthews studio and integrate our design expertise within the Useful Simple Trust.

The story of the Useful Simple Trust

A glimpse into the journey that shaped the Trust and our vision for the future, as told by our Founding Directors.

Our 2023-24 Impact Report is now available

Our 2023-24 Impact Report focuses on the theme of ‘circularity’.

Our Impact Strands

The methodology used to report on how our work performs against our four Impact Strands.

Investors in People: we are GOLD!

An accreditation for organisations that are actively making their workplaces better for their employees.

We are officially a Carbon Literate Organisation

Climate action is an area that unites all Useful Simple Trust brands and is at the heart of our ‘Get Set Zero’ strand.