Organisations with the Cynnig Cymraeg

• Holds awards ceremony bilingually

• Holds the annual GURU Live Cymru festival bilingually

• Holds a program of events for members, the public, and the industry bilingually

• Supports staff to produce materials bilingually

Publicity & Media

The Arfon Food Bank will strive to ensure all online materials are available in both Welsh and English languages. Any items that are not currently available in Welsh, such as the website, will be prioritized to ensure equal access in both languages.

Communication (Verbal and Written)

Enquiries in both Welsh and English are welcome, and staff and volunteers are encouraged to communicate in the language initially used. In all circumstances, staff and volunteers are available to speak via phone, email or in-person in either Welsh or English.

Any communications shared by the food bank, such as digital newsletters, will be available in both Welsh and English languages.

Staff & Workplace

All postings will be presented in Welsh and English and will indicate the preference for bilingual and Welsh speaking applicants.

Training will be provided in the language of preference of the staff or volunteer.

Quality Control

All Welsh language documents will be clear and understandable to the average Welsh speaker. Translations will be reviewed by designated Welsh speaking volunteers and translation services will be used only if absolutely necessary.

• You can speak Welsh with a member of staff on the phone.
• They answer Welsh correspondence in Welsh.
• They organise and pay for Welsh lessons for our staff.
• They share Welsh content on our social media posts. You can ask a question in Welsh and they will respond in Welsh.
• They ensure that there is a volunteer who speaks Welsh at every Food Bank session.
• Look for the Iaith Gwaith badge when you visit to identify which members of staff and volunteers speak Welsh.

• Front of house staff can speak in Welsh
• Phone calls and e-mails can be answered in Welsh
• Social media posts are in Welsh and English
• All information about the restaurant is on the website bilingually
• All posters and leaflets are bilingual
  
  
  

• Proud to have Welsh speaking staff – please look out for the Iaith Gwaith email banner, badges and lanyards to see which staff can communicate in Welsh. Background on teams etc
• The website is bilingual
• They record members’ language choice and communicate in Welsh with members and partners who prefer to receive Welsh correspondence
• Social media channels are bilingual, and welcome tweets and posts in Welsh from our followers.
• They work in partnership with groups and organisations who promote use of Welsh and support members to improve their use of the Welsh language.

Bla offers a first-rate translation service, working closely with clients to develop a professional and effective working relationship. All services are available in Welsh, you can contact them and conduct all business with them in Welsh. In addition, they aim to do more: 

• Translation service to Welsh or English
• Offer advice on the Welsh language to clients and encourage them to use Welsh
• Give more publicity to the Welsh language
• Demonstrate that it’s possible to succeed in business through the medium of Welsh
• Show that the Welsh language is not an obstacle in business.

• Bodlon offers a language choice on the website, communicating in Welsh or bilingually via email or in person, on social media and a bilingual subscriber newsletter
• Welsh is the owners first language so it’s vital for them to offer a bilingual service. Showing the Cynnig Cymraeg banner on our website will reinforce this and demonstrate pride in our use of the Welsh language.

• Boots have bilingual external and internal navigational signage in their stores in Wales.
• Their self-checkouts have a Welsh language option and they want to promote this to all customers.
• All Welsh speaking staff are provided with a bilingual name badge incorporating the iaith gwaith logo.
• Customers are able to utilise our feedback e-questionnaire through the medium of Welsh.
• They produce and share key information documents and leaflets in Welsh.

• You can contact them bilingually by phone, on the web, or face to face.
• You can join the mini taster sessions in Welsh, and they encourage learners to attend these sessions.
• They provide information on the web / social media / and on paper bilingually.
• Welsh goods are available to order in their shop.
• Information about the brewing process can be seen bilingually.
• They provide Welsh song sheets and encourage singing in Welsh at events. You can join us to watch the rugby on the big screen with Welsh commentary.