Research

Conducting research

We have conducted several key pieces of research over the years on areas relating to businesses and charities. We have worked with several independent research companies.

The reports below show that the Welsh language can offer a variety of benefits, but they also highlight the difficulties and challenges. 

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Welsh - your fundraising tool

How using the Welsh Language can help charities to fundraise.

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Welsh – The business case

This report is for business leaders looking to develop or expand in Wales. It looks at the consumer demand for Welsh language services, the opinions of business leaders and how the Commissioner can help you grow and prosper.

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Welsh in the shopping basket:

Customers attitudes to the use of Welsh by supermarkets.

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The value of the Welsh language to the food and drink sector in Wales

Wales is acknowledged for its high-quality food and drinks produce, but what role can the Welsh language play?

A variety of businesses across Wales were asked about their use of the Welsh language - from branding and marketing to customer services and staffing - to better understand the value of the Welsh language to their business.

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Statutory review of the Welsh language services of the banking sector in Wales

This statutory review was held following a significant rise in the number of complaints received regarding banking services. The review makes eight recommendations for the high street banks on how to improve their Welsh language services.