About Us
Two founders. One mission. Global impact.
Wolfestone was founded in 2006 by two entrepreneurs, Roy Allkin and Anna Bastek, with a shared belief that language services could, and should, be better.
Their mission was to build a responsive, tech-forward but human-first company that combined linguistic excellence with smart language technology.
Since then, we've grown into a global team delivering translation, interpreting and language solutions to a diverse range of industries.
We're trusted by clients across the UK and internationally for our ISO-certified processes, responsive support, and our dedication to doing things properly, every time.
Explore our case studies to learn more.
Trusted by global brands and organisations
Meet the people behind Wolfestone
Behind every project is a team of dedicated experts, from responsive account managers to experienced project leads and native-speaking linguists.
With staff and offices across the UK, US, Europe, Asia and South American, we offer true 24/7 support. No bots or support ticket queues, just real expertise.
Smart language technology, tailored to you
Our in-house translation management system and technology combines machine translation, innovative AI, translation memory, glossary tools and computer-assisted translation to support high-volume, high-stakes projects.
From custom translation memory to hybrid workflows with post-editing, we tailor solutions to your goals and needs.
Contact us today for a free quote, consultation or test piece.
Raising the standard since 2006
Our journey so far
- 2006: Wolfestone was founded as Wolfestone Translation Ltd.
- 2008: Wolfestone wins Business Services Business of the Year
- 2009: Wolfestone wins Young Business of the Year at Regional Business Awards
- 2010: Wolfestone Co-founder, Roy Allkin, named youngest-ever Chair of the National Council of the Association of Translation Companies.
- 2012: Wolfestone wins Fastest-Growing Professional Business Services Company in Wales, with founder Anna Bastek also winning Rising Star and Swansea Bay Woman of the Year.
- 2014: VoiceBox launched as a media accessibility and localisation sub-brand.
- 2016: Wolfestone wins Salesperson of the Year category at ATC Language Industry Summit.
- 2017: Wolfestone acquires Robertson Languages International, expanding services into award-winning corporate language training and relocation support.
- 2018: Wolfestone wins Best Language Service Provider for Training and Personal Development (BELA), Scale-Up Business of the Year (FSB), Project Manager of the Year (ATC), and more awards.
- 2019: Another year for awards, Wolfestone highlighted as "Ones to Watch" at European Business Awards, and named a finalist for Translator of the Year and Company of the Year at the ATC Language Industry Summit Awards.
- 2020: The group grows again with the acquisition of City Lingual, further broadening the language training portfolio.
- 2022: Wolfestone acquires Pursuit Translations and launches Wolfestone Deutschland to serve a growing base of clients.
- 2023: Wolfestone receives both Female-Led Growth and Transformative Growth awards at the Fast Growth 50 2023.
- 2024: Wolfestone Group acquires Taurho Transcribes, strengthening transcription, translation and subtitling services.
- 2025: Wolfestone named Best Translation Agency (UK), with the Wolfestone Group acquiring Omni Intercommunications.
The Wolfestone Group — a winning team
