We are Let’s Interpret. A network of trainee and practicing female interpreters. We support women to develop and use their language skills, for the benefit of themselves and their community. We provide training and support for trainee interpreters and offer community language support to organisations across the city of Cardiff.
Aims
Training
We provide bilingual/multilingual women with the training and support required to become competent, professional interpreters.
Community language services
We provide bilingual/multilingual women with the training and support required to become competent, professional interpreters.
Equal access
We are committed to improving equality of access to services and support for migrant communities and seekers of sanctuary in the city of Cardiff.
Feedback from our beneficiaries
“I’m seeing everything with different eyes now. Not just in relation to interpreting, but also skills and knowledge that I can apply to every aspect of my life”
― Let’s Interpret member
“Let’s Interpret provide interpretation services that empower us to connect meaningfully with our clients… This language support is essential to overcoming barriers that could otherwise hinder access to vital mental health services”
― CCAWS (Community Care and Wellbeing Service)
Success
94
Of our members have successfully completed an accredited, level 3 Public Service Interpreting course delivered by Cardiff University
40
Of our members have started paid interpreting work arranged via Let’s Interpret or by registering with professional interpreting agencies, and 55 have gained valuable work experience through volunteering
20
Local projects and organisations have benefitted from our community language services, enabling non-English speakers to engage with, and secure better outcomes, from their services