Eryri becomes the first National Park Authority in Wales to sign the Twf Charter

Eryri National Park Authority has strengthened its commitment to the Welsh language by signing the ‘Twf Charter, The Welsh Language in the Workplace Charter’, becoming the first National Park Authority in Wales to adopt it.

By signing the charter, the Authority is reaffirming its commitment to promoting the Welsh language in the workplace and ensuring that staff are supported to use, develop and build confidence in their Welsh language skills.

The Twf Charter was developed by TUC Cymru as an enabling framework that helps workers, their trade unions and employers work together to create inclusive bilingual workplaces and increase the use of Welsh at work. The charter is based on four core principles: Welsh language growth and rights, inclusion and linguistic justice, leadership and accountability, and continuous learning and confidence building.

By signing the charter, the Authority and its trade unions are committing to working together to create an inclusive workplace where Welsh is seen, heard and used naturally as part of everyday work. The charter will also help strengthen opportunities for staff to use Welsh confidently, learn the language and further develop their skills, contributing towards the goals of Cymraeg 2050 and the national ambition of reaching one million Welsh speakers.

Jonathan Cawley, Chief Executive of Eryri National Park Authority, said:

“As an Authority serving an area where the Welsh language is an integral part of everyday life, promoting and supporting the language is central to the work of Eryri National Park Authority.

The Welsh language is part of the social, cultural and economic fabric of the National Park and is one of the special qualities that make Eryri unique.

Ensuring that staff are able to live and work through the medium of Welsh, and that the public can receive services in their language of choice, remains one of the Authority’s main priorities.”

Dr Mandy James, TUC Cymru, said:

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Source: Eryri / Snowdonia National Park