4.8 out of 5 Based on 2219 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 week ago
Quick turnover
Quick turnover
2 weeks ago
Excellent service
Excellent service. All questions answered promptly. Received my translation on-line and in post within three days.
3 weeks ago
Thanks!!
Thanks!! Absolute has always given us an efficient, seamless service. We have worked together for a long while and we can always rely on them to get the job done excellently.
3 weeks ago
Absolute Translations - a superbly professional service
Absolute Translations are absolutely superb, I've used them multiple times in 2024. The service is phenomenal: incredibly quick, accurate, professional and personal from start to finish. The prices seem very reasonable to me but I've not benchmarked I do admit. I can't recommend them highly enough.
3 weeks ago
Amazing service
Amazing service, in time, very professional, knowledgeable, kind and approachable. 10/10
3 weeks ago
Excellent Service -- Ever Time
As always, Absolute Translations delivers excellent translations in a timely manner. We couldn't be happier with their services.
4 weeks ago
The service and support.
The service and support.
1 month ago
Good communication and got the job done…
Good communication and got the job done quickly.
1 month ago
fast and effective
fast and effective
1 month ago
Quick turnaround and fantastic service
I want to thank Mattia and his team for being so brilliant. I needed some documents translated from English into French quickly, and they was able to meet the deadline. There were quite a few documents and required a professional level of translation with certification. At all times, Mattia was helpful, courteous and responsive. I definitely recommend this company.
1 month ago
Terrific service
I needed a certified translation unexpectedly (German to English). Absolutely fantastic service. Quick, and very reasonable quote, brilliant communication, exceptionally fast turn-around time and great quality translation. Would whole-heartedly recommend this company and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again should the need arise.
1 month ago
Speedy and easy service
Speedy and easy service all done online. They emailed me a pdf version and one arrived in the post a week later
1 month ago
Very fast and pleasant service
Very fast and pleasant service
1 month ago
Everything was great
Fast and friendly.
1 month ago
Quick and easy
Would absolutely recommend these guys for a translation. Their service was quick and easy from start to finish.
1 month ago
Needed to get our Italian marriage…
Needed to get our Italian marriage certificate translated to be able to change my name for passports banks etc. all were accepted no problem. Service & response were excellent, I had my online copies the next day & official hard copies within 2-3 days.
1 month ago
Rapid and efficient service
Communication was great. The work was carried out very quickly and efficiently. Would not hesitate to recommend.
2 months ago
Quick and easy as always
Quick and easy as always, thank you!
2 months ago
Really lovely presentation and accurate…
Really lovely presentation and accurate translation with a quick turnaround - thank you very much!!
2 months ago
Very prompt service and good…
Very prompt service and good communication.
2 months ago
Fast and accurate
Fast and accurate. Polite...helpful and kept me informed
As part of our ongoing efforts to protect the environment for future generations, Absolute Translations is proud to have achieved carbon negative status!