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Posted on21 February 2018

Translation into Lithuanian We offer a full range of Lithuanian translation and Lithuanian interpreting and transcription services.  Lithuanian is European language with around three million native speakers. Roughly 80%...

Posted on26 January 2018

We’re not just a fantastic translation agency – we work with voices too! Today we’re presentinga guest blog from local voice coach, and fantastic trainer Pippa Wilson. Pippa runs...

Posted on25 January 2018

At a translation agency, you never know what you’ll need to translate next – but sometimes it’s just a case of clarifying the meaning of a term! In 1999,...

Posted on18 January 2018

Happy New Year everyone! We’re back to continue our ‘Translation Into’ series, this week looking at translation into Polish. Translation into Polish Polish is a language primarily spoken in...

Posted on15 November 2017

Danish Translation into Danish. Yes. We also offer Danish interpreting, and can help with transcription, subtitles, voiceover – you name it. So today, on the back of Denmark’s 5-1...

Posted on5 October 2017

When Instagram was first… ‘invented’ (?) it went from 0 registered users to 1 million users in the first 2 months of … ‘inventedness’ (not a real word now...

Posted on27 September 2017

Translation into Hindi Hindi is one of the official and most commonly spoken languages in India. It is one of the world’s largest languages; with around 350 million native...

Posted on20 September 2017

Translation into Chinese  I’ll begin by stating that under the ‘Chinese’ title there’s actually an array of related but in many cases mutually unintelligible dialects. Of course, in this...

Posted on15 September 2017

Translation into Welsh Thinking about translation into Welsh? Welsh is a fantastic example of a regional language that has faced multiple struggles and attacks on the culture throughout history,...

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Mindful Employer Plus – As a Charter member, our team have access to an Employee Assistance Program with 24/7/365 support, as we work toward achieving better mental health at work.

Atlas Translations has been accredited by the Fair Tax Foundation since February 2024. The Fair Tax Foundation is a not-for-profit social enterprise developed by a team of tax justice, corporate responsibility, and ethical consumer experts. It was launched in 2014.

We’ve been registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) since 2004. Go to https://ico.org.uk/ for more information.

We hold a full membership in the Association of British HealthTech Industries. The ABHI supports the HealthTech community by providing products and services that help people live healthier lives. As the voice of the industry, we show the value of health technology and overcome barriers to people benefitting from it now and in the future.

Certified since 2003, externally audited annually. ISO 9001:2015 is the international standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS), applicable across all sectors. ISO 9001 provides a framework to respond to changing quality requirements in line with changing demands across society, economics and the environment.
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Disability Confident Committed is creating a movement of change, encouraging employers like ourselves to think differently about disability and take action to improve how we recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. Being a DCC employer is a unique opportunity to lead the way in our community and show that we’re a disability inclusive employer.

Corporate membership of the ITI (Institute of Translation and Interpreting) since 1994. Corporate Member of the Year 2021. ITI is the only UK-based independent professional membership association for practising translators, interpreters and all those involved in the language services sector.

CIEP: We’ve held Corporate membership Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading since 1993. CIEP are an international membership organisation that offers training and community for editorial professionals (copy editors and proofreaders) while helping members develop business confidence.

ATC: We hold full membership with the Association of Translation Companies, a trade association representing the interests of language service companies in the UK and internationally. It is the leading voice for companies operating in the UK’s language services industry.

Living Wage Employer: As a living wage employer, we believe our staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs. The Living Wage Foundation has a mission to encourage employers to play their part in tackling in-work and post-work poverty and provide a decent standard of living by paying the real Living Wage, adopting Living Hours and Living Pensions as well as wider good employment practices.
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Proudly a 4-Day Week Employer since 2019. Amongst other items, the 4-Day Week initiative calls for a reduction to the maximum working week from 48 hours per week to 32 hours per week by 2030.

 
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A member of the Good Business Charter since 2022. The GBC is a simple accreditation that organisations of all sizes in the UK can apply for in recognition of responsible business practices.
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We’re a proud member of the Patient Information Forum (PIF), a membership organisation for anyone producing health information and support. PIF promote access to trusted, evidence-based health information for patients, carers, the public and healthcare professionals.

The Fair Payment Code (FPC) sets standards for best payment practices and is administered by the Small Business Commissioner on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). The Gold Award is awarded to those paying at least 95% of all invoices within 30 days.

Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed certification scheme that helps protect organisations’ and customers’ data from cyber attacks. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recommends Cyber Essentials as the minimum cybersecurity standard for all organisations.

We’re a proud Sedex Supplier Plus member, demonstrating our leadership in sustainable and ethical business practices. This premium membership recognises organisations that go beyond basic compliance to embrace continuous improvement in environmental, social, and governance standards. As a Supplier Plus member, we have access to advanced ESG learning resources, enhanced visibility to global buyers, and official recognition of our commitment to responsible business practices. Our Supplier Plus status reflects our dedication to transparency, ethical labour practices, environmental stewardship, and responsible business conduct throughout our operations and supply chain.