4.8 out of 5 Based on 2193 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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Great and Superfast
Superfast and staff were lovely about the delays at our end.
17 hours ago
Flexible and quick
They are very flexible in terms of communication and receiving instruction and very speedy in turn around. Thank you!
5 days ago
excellent translation and quick service
excellent translation and quick service
5 days ago
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Quick and efficient service
2 weeks ago
Really good service
Really good service - very quickly delivered.
2 weeks ago
Absolute translation were very helpful…
Absolute translation were very helpful and quick to get the translation I required. I would definitely recommend them to others their service.
3 weeks ago
Patrick provided today excellent…
Patrick provided today excellent interpreting services.
4 weeks ago
Excellent service & fast response.
Excellent service & fast response.
1 month ago
The experience was good and swift
The experience was good and swift. The team was very responsive as well in helping us with our queries/concerns. I would recommend it to anyone looking for professional translations.
1 month ago
Extremely high quality work provided…
Extremely high quality work provided promptly which met my time sensitive requirements
1 month ago
Very fast
Very fast, and I was then able to sort My passport instantly once I had my translation documents. Over the moon!
1 month ago
One of the things I like the most about…
One of the things I like the most about Absolute Translation, is how fast the response rate it both of the interraction with staff and the delivery of projects.
2 months ago
Brilliant service
Brilliant service. They translated my son's birth certificate for the HM Passport Office. All went smoothly.
2 months ago
Amazing service
Very helpful , fast service so polite and always answered emails quickly. 3 day turn around very happy would 100% recommend
2 months ago
Prompt and professional service
Prompt and professional service, highly recommended.
2 months ago
Very fast and efficient
Very fast and efficient
2 months ago
Great experience
Great experience - quick and efficient
2 months ago
Brilliant communication and fast…
Brilliant communication and fast delivery!
2 months ago
Very good communication
Very good communication, quick delivery of service. I was very happy with the process.
2 months ago
Quick
Quick, accurate and well priced
2 months ago
Very good service
Very good service. Professional put together hardcopy that i am very impressed with. Would recommend this service.
As part of our ongoing efforts to protect the environment for future generations, Absolute Translations is proud to have achieved carbon negative status!