Welsh language act

The Welsh Language Act 1993 established the principle that in the conduct of public business and administration of justice in Wales, English and Welsh languages should be treated equally. The Act also provides for the preparation and approval of Welsh Language Schemes. The Welsh Language Board was set up to help public bodies develop Welsh Language Schemes.

In line with the Welsh Language Act, we have developed a Welsh Language Scheme, which sets out how we will treat the Welsh and English languages on an equal basis.

The scheme allows people to deal with us in their preferred language. It relates to all aspects of our work in Wales including communications, policy, operations, human resources, procurement and evaluation. We also expect applicants providing services in Wales to show how they will reflect the linguistic make-up of the communities in which they work. We meet regularly with the Welsh Language Board to report on the progress of the scheme.

Read more about the Welsh language scheme

For more information or advice on the Welsh Language Scheme contact:

Sian Jones
Welsh Language Officer
01686 611 712
sian.jones@biglotteryfund.org.uk