Promoting the Services of Public Organisations
Charity Commission for England and Wales
- The Charity Commission is the regulator and registrar of charities in the United Kingdom.
- Through their online portal “My Charity Commission Account”, individuals and organisations can register with the Commission, apply, and access guidance in Welsh.
- Users can access 5-minute guidance for charity staff and trustees in their preferred language.
- Support is available to ensure decisions, financial management, and safeguarding are fully supported in Welsh.
- This guidance includes advice on making decisions as a trustee, conflicts of interest, financial management, and safeguarding.
- It is possible to apply to register a charity in Welsh via the Commission’s website.
CITB
- Their Welsh Engagement Team offers a fully bilingual service to employers, apprentices, and stakeholders.
- Within construction training, they can handle all enquiries or career advice through the medium of Welsh.
- The “Go Construct” website and the HS&E test booking process are available bilingually.
- They welcome correspondence in Welsh and respond in the same language.
- Welsh is promoted as a working language in the construction sector across Wales.
Coleg Gwent
- Coleg Gwent welcomes students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually at all campuses.
- Students can receive one-to-one support to complete work in Welsh, advice on useful apps, and assistance with assessments.
- Support is provided to help students develop their Welsh language skills through AS/A Level Welsh Second Language courses and through the College’s Welsh Club activities.
- The College is also committed to promoting the Welsh language through extracurricular activities such as St Dwynwen’s Day, the Eisteddfod, and trips to Welsh-speaking locations.
Coleg Sir Gâr / Coleg Ceredigion
- When accessing the College’s website, the initial welcome splash screen presented to all users offers the choice to browse the site in Welsh or English.
- By doing this, the College actively encourages users to select Welsh before proceeding to the website’s content or services.
- In the “Contact Us” section, the College promotes the use of Welsh by clearly stating that all users are welcomed and encouraged to contact the College in Welsh.
- The same message appears on both the Welsh and English versions of the “Contact Us” pages, ensuring consistency across both languages.
- On the College’s English language Instagram page, the question “Siarad Cymraeg?” (“Speak Welsh?”) is displayed, along with a direct link to the corresponding Welsh Instagram page.
- Welsh speakers are encouraged to use the Welsh language channel and to engage with the Welsh language provision on social media.
Coleg y Cymoedd
- The College provides a range of bilingual options and support across various courses such as Childcare, Health and Social Care, Sport, Public Services, Creative Industries, and Business.
- Students can register and receive correspondence and forms in Welsh, as well as access Welfare, Careers, and Learning Support services.
- The College appoints Welsh Ambassadors and Champions to promote the Welsh language among learners, assist with events, open days, and social media content.
- The College is proud to offer opportunities to fully engage with the College community in the language of students’ choice.
Colleges Wales
- Through its policy and advocacy work, Colleges Wales ensures that the Welsh language is embedded in all aspects of its work.
- There is close collaboration with organisations such as the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, Medr, and Qualifications Wales to promote Welsh-medium education across the further education and work-based learning sectors.
- Colleges Wales ensures that students can benefit from development projects that include Welsh as a core element.
- The organisation’s Development Programme enriches learning experiences and improves outcomes across the further education sector.
- There is a focus on areas such as physical and mental wellbeing and additional learning needs.
Community Fund
- The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to providing a bilingual service to the public in Wales.
- The Community Fund has awarded nearly £4 million to organisations that promote the Welsh language in communities across Wales.
- Through their services, it is possible to apply for and receive support in Welsh when applying for funding from the Fund.
- It is possible to contact the Fund’s bilingual staff who assess and manage grants for Welsh-speaking groups.
- The Commission’s staff will ensure that application materials are available bilingually.
Companies House
- Their online services provide information in Welsh about company registration, identity verification, and legal changes.
- Their website includes Welsh-language pages for users in Wales.
- They provide documents and guidance bilingually where relevant.
- They welcome correspondence in Welsh and respond in the same language.
- They promote the Welsh language as part of their digital public services.
Cyngor Gwynedd
- You can speak Welsh with staff through the apGwynedd app, submit and deal with planning applications in Welsh as well as the Council’s business services.
- Contact them in Welsh via the website, application forms, and business communications.
- They will provide planning, recycling, and business support services fully through the medium of Welsh.
- They will encourage businesses to use Welsh and offer support to boost staff confidence.
- Ensuring that Welsh is an integral part of the county’s administrative and community life.
Denbighshire County Council
- You can communicate with the Council in Welsh through education services, employment support, and libraries
- They will provide useful resources for parents and professionals to promote Welsh-medium education
- They will offer reading activities, parent and child sessions, and family events in Welsh.
- They will encourage the use of Welsh in community and educational services.
- Respecting your right to use Welsh when accessing public services.
Department for Work and Pensions
The Universal Credit service is fully available in Welsh, including monthly financial support and online applications.
- The “Find a Job” service enables users to search for job opportunities in Welsh across Wales.
- Their website includes detailed information in Welsh about disability benefits, pensions, and carers’ support.
- They welcome correspondence in Welsh and respond in the same language.
- Welsh is offered as a standard communication language across their social and financial services.
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
- Tax your vehicle, renew your vehicle tax or tax it for the first time using a reminder, your logbook, or the green ‘new keeper’ slip – and how to tax it if you don’t have these documents.
- Driver and vehicle account: sign in or create an account - You can use this account to view your driving record, check vehicle details, and set up vehicle tax reminders.
- Tell DVLA you’ve sold, transferred or bought a vehicle