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Posted on17 September 2020

Atlas Translations – Translation Agencies UK

Atlas Translations recently turned 29 years old! We are one of many translation agencies in the UK, however we stand out from the crowd, putting people at the heart of our business. Our staff, our clients and our freelancers are incredibly important and communication is key: talking, understanding each other and working together to ensure the best results.

Our ethos, our attitude, our passion and customer care mean that people stay with Atlas Translations. One of our very first clients (a record company) is still with us almost thirty years on. Our business is all about our clients from solicitors, race horse trainers and cycle helmet manufacturers to software companies, universities and charities.

Atlas Translations In The Beginning

Atlas Translations started as a small translations agency in 1991, in a tiny room above a bank in Cambridge. In 1995 new offices opened in London’s Covent Garden which became our HQ until we moved to the more serene locations of St Albans and Exeter.

Along the way we backed up our fast, efficient and friendly service with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17100 specifically for translation work. Guaranteed, certified and delivered fast, with a smile.

Atlas Translations Language Services

Complete Language Service and Translation Agency

Today we offer a full range of language services to our clients including:

Trust and Confidence

As a translation agency much of our work is urgent and deadlines are our priority. Confidentiality is also respected and we sign Non-Disclosure Agreements for peace of mind. Each client has a dedicated project manager who ensures that every project runs smoothly and to time.

Previous Projects

There is never a dull day with language requests from Arabic and Zulu to Dinka, Ewe and Fula. Some of our previous projects include:

  • The Adventures of TinTin at Sea in French, for the National Maritime Museum
  • The Written World (audio interviews and poems for the Olympics 2012), for the BBC
  • Museum brochure in Japanese, for the British Museum
  • Various poems in Lithuanian, Greek and Somali typesetting, for Poems In The Waiting Room
  • Joe Has Leukemia in Welsh, for Sargent Cancer Care for Children

Quality Assurance:

Trust Atlas Translations to deliver your language project. We hold two ISO certificates and we are members of the ITI, CIEP and ATC. Not to mention nearly 30 years of experience to guide you and help you to get the best results.

  • BS EN ISO 9001:2015 (certified since 2003).
  • ISO 17100:2015 for Translation Services (since this standard began in 2008).
  • Corporate membership of ITI (Institute of Translation and Interpreting) since 1994.
  • Corporate membership of the CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading) since 1993.
  • Full membership of the ATC (Association of Translation Companies).

Atlas Translations is here to support all your language and communication needs. No matter who you are, where you are and what those needs may be.

Contact Atlas Translations

Atlas Translations take care of every aspect of your translation. From advice and discussion to a clear and itemised quotation, through to delivery in the format you need. Dedicated, experienced project managers guide you through the process. Telephone calls answered. Emails replied to. Humans. People. Experts all the way.

As a leading language services provider, Atlas Translations has experience working in many sectors, translating and localizing digital content from Apps to websites.

Call us on 01727 812 725 to let us know what you need and we can let you know straightaway if we can help. Alternatively, send us an email to team@atlas-translations.co.uk . We respond quickly to all enquiries. Or use the little icons here on the website for live chat (it really is one of us) or to request a call back within 27 seconds.

Take a look at our reviews on Trustpilot: https://www.trustpilot.com/evaluate/www.atlas-translations.co.uk

ISO 17100 – ISO 17100:2017 for Translation Services (since this standard began, in 2008, externally audited annually).
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Mindful Employer Plus – As a Charter member, our team have access to an Employee Assistance Program with 24/7/365 support, as we work toward achieving better mental health at work.
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A proud member of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), a dynamic and inclusive not-for-profit membership organisation. FSB is dedicated to supporting and empowering small businesses across the UK and is committed to fostering an environment where entrepreneurs can thrive, innovate, and succeed.

Atlas Translations has been accredited by the Fair Tax Foundation since February 2024. The Fair Tax Foundation is a not-for-profit social enterprise developed by a team of tax justice, corporate responsibility, and ethical consumer experts. It was launched in 2014.

We’ve been registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) since 2004. Go to https://ico.org.uk/ for more information.

We hold a full membership in the Association of British HealthTech Industries. The ABHI supports the HealthTech community by providing products and services that help people live healthier lives. As the voice of the industry, we show the value of health technology and overcome barriers to people benefitting from it now and in the future.

Certified since 2003, externally audited annually. ISO 9001:2015 is the international standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS), applicable across all sectors. ISO 9001 provides a framework to respond to changing quality requirements in line with changing demands across society, economics and the environment.
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Disability Confident Committed is creating a movement of change, encouraging employers like ourselves to think differently about disability and take action to improve how we recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. Being a DCC employer is a unique opportunity to lead the way in our community and show that we’re a disability inclusive employer.

Corporate membership of the ITI (Institute of Translation and Interpreting) since 1994. Corporate Member of the Year 2021. ITI is the only UK-based independent professional membership association for practising translators, interpreters and all those involved in the language services sector.

CIEP: We’ve held Corporate membership Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading since 1993. CIEP are an international membership organisation that offers training and community for editorial professionals (copy editors and proofreaders) while helping members develop business confidence.

ATC: We hold full membership with the Association of Translation Companies, a trade association representing the interests of language service companies in the UK and internationally. It is the leading voice for companies operating in the UK’s language services industry.

Living Wage Employer: As a living wage employer, we believe our staff deserve a wage which meets every day needs. The Living Wage Foundation has a mission to encourage employers to play their part in tackling in-work and post-work poverty and provide a decent standard of living by paying the real Living Wage, adopting Living Hours and Living Pensions as well as wider good employment practices.
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Proudly a 4-Day Week Employer since 2019. Amongst other items, the 4-Day Week initiative calls for a reduction to the maximum working week from 48 hours per week to 32 hours per week by 2030.

 
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A member of the Good Business Charter since 2022. The GBC is a simple accreditation that organisations of all sizes in the UK can apply for in recognition of responsible business practices.
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We’re a proud member of the Patient Information Forum (PIF), a membership organisation for anyone producing health information and support. PIF promote access to trusted, evidence-based health information for patients, carers, the public and healthcare professionals.