Corporate Social Responsibility

Wolfestone Translation’s relationships with their clients, employees and the communities and environments in which they operate are guided by shared values and ethics which include the principles of corporate responsibility and sustainability.

Wolfestone understands the environmental impact of the business and our ISO 14001 accreditation is a testament to this. As part of this, Wolfestone is committed to keeping our local environment visually attractive and free from litter and noise pollution, reduce waste going to landfill and increase reuse, recycling and composting, and to promote more sustainable forms of travel and transport. Wolfestone frequently has a “walk to work week” where it encourages those staff members who are able to, to ditch their cars for a week. The company has also donated translation in 2009 for the environmental film of the year ‘The Age of Stupid’... read more.

Wolfestone promises to deal responsibly with customers and suppliers. We are honest and open regarding our products and services without hiding anything in the ‘small print’. If any issues arise during the course of a project or even after it has been completed Wolfestone will acknowledge the problem and deal with it, keeping the client informed at all times. We treat our suppliers fairly and with the respect that they deserve, being the highly qualified and responsible professionals that they are.

Wolfestone is extremely active in the local community and has links with many local organisations. The company assists Swansea University with its MA Translation course by taking part in the work experience module, where students set up mock translation companies. We also welcome students for work placements to encourage and assist them in their learning and give them vital experience needed in the world of work... read more.

Wolfestone has also created the Wolfestone Awards for Excellence, giving prizes to the most gifted students at the University... read more.

This commitment to preparing the future generations for the world of work has lead the company to team up with Careers Wales West to participate in a number of work focused activities. Last year, team member Emma Roome spent a day conducting mock interviews for students to help them to prepare for university/college interviews. Over the coming year more staff days will be donated to helping the local community... read more.

Wolfestone regularly raises money for charity, for example, in September 2010, team members Shiona Oldham and Helen Courtney ran a half marathon in aid of ‘Help the Heroes’ with Wolfestone matching the money they raised pound for pound. The girls plan to run the full marathon this year and the company couldn’t be more proud of them... read more.

Promoting health and well-being is also one of the company’s core values, to encourage less stressed and more positive employees. In September 2010 the company also decided to sponsor local rugby club Briton Ferry, both senior and youth teams... read more.

 

Wolfestone Translation is again setting an example within the community by sponsoring Kidsafe, a charity which promotes the wellbeing of children throughout Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. We have generously stepped in to become a sponsor of the organisation, which will enable it to provide further services for children throughout the area. Asked about the donation Wolfestone have made Managing Director Roy Allkin stated “As the song says 'children are our future' and Wolfestone want to help ensure the safety of children and the future of the nation.”... read more.

As part of their ongoing dedication to their corporate social responsibilities Wolfestone also sponsored a hole on a Golf Fundraising Day on 30th September 2011 at the Grove Golf Club, Porthcawl, for Crazy Dance Studio. The dance studio needs to raise money to defend their title as Current British Champions at the British Championships in Blackpool in April 2012. Wolfestone Director Anna Bastek commented: “We are not just about making money; we want to give something back to the community.”

Wolfestone always feels it is a responsibility of their success to help out wherever they can. For that reason Wolfestone recently made a donation to the Christian Lewis Trust, a Swansea-based Children's Cancer Charity.

 

In 2012, Wolfestone won the Chamber of Commerce Award for Skills and People Development Award.  This award represents the commitment Wolfestone has to developing its people and their skills, for the benefit of the Welsh economy.  Read more.

 

 

In February 2012, Wolfestone held an event in conjunction with World Food Night aiming to promote diverse cultures, while raising money for Refugee Action.  Total staff donations were matched by the company, and fundraising was further boosted by a message of support from “Reggae Reggae Sauce” entrepreneur Levi Roots, one of World Food Night’s most prominent supporters.  Read more.

 

In March 2012, Wolfestone teamed up with Careers Wales West to offer schoolchildren in Swansea the chance to improve their confidence and interview techniques.  HR Manager Emma Roome spent a day interviewing and coaching the Bishopston pupils.  Read more.

In March 2012, Wolfestone Director Anna Bastek was offered the chance to become a Dynamo Project mentor, and was delighted to accept.  The project involves mentoring young people and sharing experiences of entrepreneurship.  The project is a key element of the Assembly’s flagship Youth Entrepreneurship Strategy, designed not only to encourage individuals but to offer long term benefits to the Welsh economy.  Read more.

 

Wolfestone is involved with BLC Language Champions, encouraging the take-up of foreign language at further and higher education levels.  As part of the project, Wolfestone offers primary school children the opportunity to see languages at work.