If you need the services of a Translator or Interpreter
	If you are a Translation Company
	If you are a Translator or Interpreter

If you NEED A TRANSLATOR or an INTERPRETER

Our Directory of Members will help you to find a skilled professional Translator or Interpreter who meets your language requirements.

Full Members of NWTN are professional Translators and Interpreters who have been vetted and meet the requirements set out in the Rules. Some translators specialise in particular fields, such as commercial, legal, technical, etc. and have extensive subject knowledge and experience.

To get the maximum benefit from our website, we invite you to click here to register for free. Please read our Privacy Policy.

Please read our Legal Notice and note that NWTN is NOT a Translation Company but a network of independent Translators and Interpreters.

If you are a TRANSLATION COMPANY

We invite you to Register as a Partner.

Translation companies will find that the Members Directory is an invaluable source of skilled translators and interpreters. Partners get access to information on individual translators and interpreters which is not available to members of the public. Partners can save time by sending an email to several Members at the same time.

Partners have access to the Directory of both Full Members (who meet the requirements outlined in set out in the Rules) and Associate Members (who may be skilled in one or more languages but do not meet the requirements set out for full membership). This gives Partners access to many more translators than other visitors, because we consider that Translation companies have the necessary skills and expertise to decide for themselves whether a member would be suitable for a particular job.

Partners are Trusted Third Parties – reputable Translation Companies who understand the value to their business of a good translator or interpreter and want to forge close links with our Network and our Members. Partners share our aims to raise the profile of the Translation Industry, to promote quality translation through partnership with our Members.

Any Translation Company which is a registered company in the UK may become a Partner. Non registered translation companies in the UK or Translation companies in other countries who are recommended by Members may also be accepted.

Translation companies who are members of the ATC can register without having to provide any other information.

Registration as a Partner is free, but some information is required on the company. The status of Partner is granted and revoked at NWTN's sole discretion. Please read our Privacy Policy.

Please note that NWTN is not a party to any contractual relationship between Partners and Members and is not responsible for any shortcomings on the part of individuals commissioned to carry out a translation or interpreting assignment.

NWTN may display a list of Partners on the website, but any Partner will have the option not to be mentioned on that list.

If you are a TRANSLATOR or an INTERPRETER

If you wish to become a Member of the North West Translators Network please download a Membership Application Pack.

Full Membership can only be granted to Professional Translators or Interpreters who meet the requirements set in the Rules.

Associate Membership may be granted to anyone with an interest in Translation or Interpreting.

The NWTN is an independent regional association of professional translators and interpreters in the North West of England. Founded in 1985, the Network's main aim is to provide a forum for translators and interpreters and those with an interest in this work - to provide a meeting place where members can exchange views, share problems, help each other out and improve skills. 

Meetings and Training

Meetings are held at regular intervals throughout the year. At these meetings there is generally a guest speaker who has specialist knowledge in a field such as translation, technology, business, business equipment, etc., in fact anything which in one way or another impinges on the work of the profession. 

The Network has a particular interest in improving the quality of translations and the professionalism of translators and organises specialist seminars from time to time on various topics. There is also a programme of industrial visits to provide first hand experience and an opportunity to meet customers. 

Newsletter

To keep its members in touch, the Network publishes a newsletter approximately once every two months, and this is distributed to members and interested parties.

Support for new Translators

Those new to freelance translating can receive special help through the New Translator Support meetings where they can compare notes and obtain help and advice from more experienced translators.

Marketing

On the promotional side the Network acts as a vehicle for representing the profession and markets its members as a source of professional skills, expertise and advice. It does not however act as a translation company. 

Debt Collection Scheme

NWTN members have a right to access a third-party debt collection scheme with special rates.

ITI Regional Group

The Network also represents the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (the national body representing the profession in the North West, and acts as a de facto regional group for that organisation, while retaining its independence.

Full Members and Associate Members of NWTN may benefit from the following facilities on this website:

	Your details as a Translator or Interpreter will be available online to potential clients around the world through the Internet. As part of an group of skilled Translators and Interpreters, you stand a much better chance of being "found" than you would as an individual. (Please note that only Partners and other Members will have access to the Directory of Associate Members)
	You may update your own profile online and indicate when you are not available You can access the full directory of Members (Full and Associate Members)
	You can access the Bulletin Board where you can find translation jobs posted by translation companies, news, events, etc.
	You can also post Jobs on the Bulletin Board (useful if someone has approached you to translate a document in a language which you don't handle or if you are not available to take a job for a regular client)
	You can take part in discussion Forums (general forum, language forum and subject forum) to communicate with other Members
	You can use and contribute to our list of Useful links (provided by members)
	You will benefit from other resources to be developed in response to members requests
	You will be given an opportunity to contribute to the development of this site and the promotion of the Network and its Members
	You can take part in Surveys and Questionnaires which aim to improve the services provided through this website