Helo Blod

You can have a crack at writing Welsh copy for your business and together we'll build your confidence. Give it a go, and don't worry about mistakes ‒ make as many as you like!

Helo Blod will tidy it up, and give you feedback and suggestions within 4 working days. Helo Blod can check 1,000 words per year for free, so you have the peace of mind that the materials you're producing in Welsh are correct.

Together, we can help you use a little (or a lot) of Welsh with up to 10 requests for translation or text checking / enquiries per calendar month.

Just so you know - when you send a bilingual document for text checking, the English version will only be used for reference and won't be checked itself. Where you haven't given Helo Blod an English version, Helo Blod can't be held responsible for any inconsistencies in tone or meaning. Pop in to your Helo Blod and Me account to get your text checked today.

Because a little Cymraeg can go a long, long way.

Helo Blod can offer you practical advice, guidance and support to help your business use a little (or a lot) of Welsh - up to 10 enquiries / requests for translation or text checking per calendar month.

Just pop in to your Helo Blod and Me account below and you can order Iaith Gwaith badges and lanyards that let customers know you have staff who can speak or are learning Welsh (just click I have a question/query after making a new request to order).

And if you need anything extra, we'll put you in touch with someone who can help. 

Have a question for us - the answer might be on our FAQs page.

Because a little Cymraeg can go a long, long way.

Helo Blod wants to help everyone, but there are a few limitations to what we can do. 

1. These terms and conditions are in addition to the Business Wales terms and conditions which can be accessed using the link at the bottom of this page.
2. In relation to the Helo Blod service, these terms and conditions prevail over anything contradictory in the Business Wales terms and conditions.

3. Helo Blod reserves the right to decline to provide any service to organisations or individuals:

   (a) whose activities, in our sole opinion, could bring the Welsh Government or its policies into disrepute, including but not limited to activities relating to:

       (i) party political purposes or lobbying, 

       (ii) the promotion of secular, religious or political views,

       (iii) gambling,

       (iv) pornography or activities of a sexual nature, 

       (v) the promotion or carrying on of illegal, contentious, discriminatory or disreputable activities;

   (b) who are obliged to comply with Welsh language legislation (including but not limited to the Welsh Language Standards under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 or language schemes under the Welsh Language Act 1993, as may be amended or re-enacted from time to time); 

   (c) who, in our sole opinion, have previously or may in future commercially exploit it, or misrepresent it as their own work;

   (d) who are recipients of grant funding which has been provided for the direct or ancillary purpose of meeting translation costs, or

   (e) for any other reason at our discretion.

4. In addition, Helo Blod can’t process:

   (a) commercially sensitive or confidential information,

   (b) requests for help with homework assignments or academic work,

   (c) requests for the translation of editorial articles or opinion articles where the content deals with any topics set out in clause 3(a) above, 

   (d) requests to translate creative work such as novels, books, poetry or song lyrics due to copyright infringement risks,

   (e) requests to translate information to be used as part of a job application or job interview, or

   (f) any content which relates to Welsh Government policy areas that are under development or may be announced.

5. Should we decline your request, we may do so without giving reasons.
6. We use reasonable endeavours to provide accurate translations, but we cannot accept any liability for errors or omissions however caused, and by submitting a request to Helo Blod you agree to accept this risk.
7. Please be aware we may use third parties to provide the Helo Blod service. We do not accept any obligation of confidentiality or privacy in relation to any material you submit for translation or your use of the service.
8. In no event will we be liable for any expense, loss or damage including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any expense, loss or damage whatsoever arising from use, or loss of use, of data, or loss of profits, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Helo Blod service or reliance on its content.
9. If it will be longer than 5 days before we get back to you, we will contact you to let you know. Please do not submit duplicate requests.
10. We aim to provide you with your translation/text check within five working days of receipt of your request, but please note this timescale may vary in times of high demand, public holidays or the general availability of the service.
11. For information on what personal data we collect and how it is processed, please see the Helo Blod privacy notice which can be accessed here: Helo Blod Privacy Notice | Helo Blod
12. This service is provided by the Welsh Government to support the use of Welsh but may be withdrawn at any time. Nothing in these terms or the Helo Blod site obliges the Welsh Government to continue to provide the Helo Blod service.