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thebigword Strengthens its Commitment to People and Talent By Joining the 5% Club

thebigword has showcased its commitment to developing its people by joining The 5% Club, an industry led initiative focussed on driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices, graduates, T-Level students  and sponsored students. The 5% Club is a movement of more than 1,000 employers providing ‘earn and learn’ opportunities to develop the skills and talents…

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Orphaned Indian Youths take part in English communication lessons at thebigword

thebigword empowers orphaned youths through free English communication program in India

Leading language solutions provider, thebigword, is supporting young adults from a Pune-based orphanage through an English communication program that aims to provide them with personal and educational growth. The orphanage, Sparsh, was founded in 2008 by Mahesh Yadav and his wife Sujata Yadav, with a mission to create awareness about AIDS following Sujata’s personal experience…

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thebigword partners with Leeds based charity Zarach as one of their ‘Dream Makers’

thebigword, a leading language services provider, is incredibly proud to announce a new partnership with Leeds based charity, Zarach. Zarach are committed to helping children and families who are living in poverty crisis. They strive to ensure every child who needs it has access to a comfortable bed through their ‘Every Head a Bed’ campaign. Embracing the…

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thebigword raises money for Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity through their NHS Big Tea Party!

On the 12th July, thebigword held their appropriately named Big Tea party in honour of the NHS’s 75th birthday. Our UK staff enthusiastically gathered at the Brainworks in Leeds, immersing themselves in an afternoon filled with delectable cakes, comforting cuppas, and a plethora of enjoyable activities. The event aimed to raise funds for the Calderdale…

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How British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters make sport inclusive for the Deaf community

In the world of sports, the power of communication is undeniable. From the roar of the crowd to the strategic play calls, communication is at the heart of every game. However, for the deaf community, accessing sports events and fully participating in the excitement can be challenging without the support of British Sign Language (BSL)…

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thebigword supports Women’s England Deaf Football team as their Official Interpreting Partner

Global language technology company, thebigword, has become the Official Interpreting Partner for the Women’s England Deaf Football team, supporting them on their journey to the World Cup in Malaysia in September. The Deaf Lionesses had to raise over £50,000 by the end of June for them to attend the World Cup and raise an additional…

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June is Pride month! A month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. Pride month is about teaching tolerance, education in pride history and continuing to move forward in equality. It calls for people to remember how damaging homophobia was and still can be and is all about being proud of who…

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thebigword donates laptops to support school children in Kilifi, Kenya

Global language technology company, thebigword, has donated Microsoft Surface Pro laptops to school children and teachers in Kenya, to help make a difference to their future education. Established in 2012 as a charity funded school, Kingston Junior Academy originally started with 23 pupils and 1 teacher and has now expanded into two schools with almost…

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thebigword awarded new Disability Confident certification

Global language technology company thebigword has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer Level 2 certification for the next 3 years. This updated certification shows the recognition of thebigword’s inclusive and accessible recruitment process. This includes communicating vacancies through a range of channels, offering interviews to disabled people if they meet the minimum criteria for a…

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thebigword balances its carbon footprint

Global language service provider, thebigword, has collaborated with Forest Carbon to take action on their UK Carbon Footprint. Awareness of climate change around the globe is undoubtedly increasing and many businesses are making positive changes to become more eco-friendly through a number of important initiatives, such as becoming carbon neutral. thebigword Group has an ambitious…

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