4.8 out of 5 Based on 2289 reviews
Our diverse local government connections have enabled us to develop an in-depth understanding of the issues that are faced by local governments and the people they serve. As a result, our translation services for local communities are provided by experts in the social, health and safety economic, and legal factors that underpin the problems and resolutions of communities throughout the country. We are proud to have worked for over 100 Councils and central government authorities across the UK, namely Birmingham City Council, Cambridge County Council, Ealing Council, Hampshire County Council, Herefordshire Council, Kent County Council, Hounslow Council, Manchester City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, and Newcastle City Council, delivering accurate and official translations in a wide variety of documents and publications, from welfare and immigration reports to minutes and documentation for fundraising initiatives. A key partner for local councils in all areas of the UK, our clarity and expertise enables our clients to operate with full transparency and inclusion across every stratum of public concern and government.
We've helped global brands and smaller businesses expand in 38 countries and 200 languages.
— Alina Merinde Turjan
— Jacqueline Haynes
Pioneering UK translation company, first to achieve ISO 17100 accreditation, among many industry quality certifications.
Selected by Goldman Sachs to be an exclusive member of its £500 million innovation programme for better customer experiences!
As ATC and EUATC members, we prioritise your satisfaction by upholding the highest standards in business ethics and translation quality.
Celebrating 20+ years, Absolute Translations has mastered the art of providing quality translations at transparent, low prices to meet your language needs.
Absolute Translations is GDPR compliant, with independently regulated information and security systems, putting your data security first.
Absolute Translations is championing the cause of an industry whose multiple service sectors strive to deliver fairness and inclusion for a multicultural society. Our translation services for local councils include legal documents, political compositions, social housing and environmental reports, welfare and immigration reports, minutes, fundraising initiatives, and inter-locution for councils with a high diversity of ethnic backgrounds in their remit. To help you serve the needs of local people within the boundaries of legislation, we use experts whose knowledge is proven by qualifications in social work, counselling, law, and all aspects of marketing and public communication.
For effective council communications, you need to be able to speak the languages of disparate community sectors and different age barriers. We enable you to speak confidently in more than 200 language combinations with clear, unequivocal interpreting services for local councils delivered by fluent speakers of the relevant language, with expertise in all appropriate fields including legal, sociological, and organisational, meeting the needs of every client through listening and understanding. We offer face-to-face, simultaneous, and telephone interpreting to be able to assist you no matter where you are.
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1 month ago
Excellent service
Excellent service. Requests are always turned around quickly and to a high standard.
1 month ago
Perfect communication fast delivery.
We used this company for first time. Honestly not disappointed. Everything exactly how it's offering on website. Translated and delivered fast. Perfect email communications. Definitely will using again.
1 month ago
Reliable service on time sensitive work
Reliable service - two business day turnaround on complicated legal documents. We will definitely use them again.
1 month ago
very efficient
very efficient. delivered as promised
0 hour ago
Very happy with the fast efficient…
Very happy with the fast efficient service. I have used this company twice now and wouldn't hesitate to use them again
4 days ago
Good and fast services
Good and fast services
4 days ago
Highly recommend
Have used them about 4 times in the past year and their overall customer service has been excellent - highly recommend
1 week ago
Very responsive
Quick and professional responses that enabled us to work to some very short timescales.
1 week ago
Fast and easy booking
Kristin was able to obtain remote interpreters needed for 9.30am at 5pm the day before. Thank you so much!
1 week ago
Great service!
Excellent translation company, less than 48 hours from first contact for translation to be complete.Great communication and professionally presented.Would use again 100%
2 weeks ago
Fantastic Interpreter and Team!
I needed an interpreter for a confidential meeting with 48 hours notice. Kristin and Evi provided a quote and organised this so quickly, explaining the details clearly. Joanna was our interpreter, she was on time, professional and a great help. Thank you!
2 weeks ago
Excellent service
Excellent service, exactly what I needed, reasonably priced, in fact cheaper than expected. Highly recommended, a translation service you can trust.
2 weeks ago
Amazing services
Quick and Efficient
2 weeks ago
Excellent service
Excellent service, quick and reliable
3 weeks ago
Excellent
Excellent! Prompt and clear response to my request. I cannot fault the experience with this organisation.
3 weeks ago
The communication and service were…
The communication and service were fast, easy and precise.
3 weeks ago
What a fantastic service
What a fantastic service. Was very impressed on how fast they reply to your emails and they keep in touch with you. When it arrived the paperwork was presented very well and very professional. Would highly recommend and would use them again. Thank you so much for what you did
4 weeks ago
Great Service, Quick Turnaround, Positive Experience
Great, responsive communication from Melis at Absolute Translations. As I'm on a v. limited budget, I chose to translate the document in question myself (being fluent in both languages). Absolute were happy to proof and certify my translation, no quibbles, allowing me to remain solvent! I am very grateful for the service that was provided; quick turnaround and I was able to collect in person at their London offices. Now, let's hope HM Gov accept!
4 weeks ago
Quick reponse to enquiry
Quick reponse to enquiry, fast translation of a technical document, reasonably priced! Very pleased.
4 weeks ago
Fantastic service,
Fantastic service,, professional efficient,, great price!! Thank you very much
1 month ago
Brilliant service
Brilliant service
1 month ago
Excellent service
Excellent service. Requests are always turned around quickly and to a high standard.
1 month ago
Perfect communication fast delivery.
We used this company for first time. Honestly not disappointed. Everything exactly how it's offering on website. Translated and delivered fast. Perfect email communications. Definitely will using again.
1 month ago
Reliable service on time sensitive work
Reliable service - two business day turnaround on complicated legal documents. We will definitely use them again.
1 month ago
very efficient
very efficient. delivered as promised
0 hour ago
Very happy with the fast efficient…
Very happy with the fast efficient service. I have used this company twice now and wouldn't hesitate to use them again
4 days ago
Good and fast services
Good and fast services
4 days ago
Highly recommend
Have used them about 4 times in the past year and their overall customer service has been excellent - highly recommend
1 week ago
Very responsive
Quick and professional responses that enabled us to work to some very short timescales.
As part of our ongoing efforts to protect the environment for future generations, Absolute Translations is proud to have achieved carbon negative status!