What we provide
Services for Organisations
Buildings, Masterplans & Infrastructure:
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering & Utilities Infrastructure
Productivity / Efficiency Improvement
Sustainability Masterplanning
Architectural Design
Sustainability / Net Zero / Circular Economy / Social Value / Nature Strategy
Organisations / Businesses:
Capital Delivery & Engineering Strategy
Business & Supply Chain Transformation Advisory
Sustainability / Net Zero / Circular Economy / Social Value / Nature Strategy
Research & Foresight
Innovation Strategy & Product Development
Sectors we’ve worked in
About us
Who Are we
The Useful Simple Trust is an award-winning family of professional design and consultancy practices driving change in the built environment. As a Social Enterprise, B Corp, and Employee Benefit Trust, our experienced engineers, architects, designers, consultants, and strategists have worked side-by-side to create innovative, sustainable, and adaptable projects since 1999.
Our Social Mission
Mission Driven
Committed to leadership on both planetary and social crises, our mission is 'to blaze a trail in the regeneration of our built and natural environment to meet the needs of all people and the planet'. Through pioneering regenerative approaches, we are addressing the major issues of our time and ensure that both our projects and business operations contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.