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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.

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.

Launching our 2022-23 Impact Report

A look at how we are working to positively impact the world through our skills, services, and operations.

We are a B Corp

Recognising the Trust's fundamental mission and ethos that was set out over 10 years ago.

We are a Social Enterprise

Our mission is to improve the human environment by delivering useful, simple outcomes that are beautiful and good.

Our net zero commitment

We are committed to leadership on climate action.

Our Employee Benefit Ethos

Our principles, set out in the Useful Simple Trust Deed

The history of the Trust

Our brands have been working side-by-side to create innovative, sustainable, and adaptable projects since 1999.