Wolfestone, founded by directors Roy Allkin and Anna Bastek, proudly reached the UK final of the FSB British Small Business Champions 2008 Awards in the Most Promising New Business category.
The prestigious awards ceremony was held at London’s Claridges Hotel on 21st November 2008. Out of thousands of entries nationwide, Wolfestone was among just six finalists, selected after rigorous judging based on client relationships, staff policies, sales and marketing, results, challenges overcome, future plans, and community involvement.
In under two years, Wolfestone has transformed from a small home-based start-up into a thriving global translation business. The company’s head office is based in South Wales, complemented by a presence in Germany and the US, and an extensive global network of professional linguists.
Today, Wolfestone employs dedicated staff and serves leading organisations including the BBC, Admiral, IBM, Unilever, the Welsh Assembly Government, and the European Union.
The FSB British Small Business Champions Awards celebrate Britain’s most inspiring new businesses and entrepreneurs, recognising innovation, ethical practices, and outstanding business achievements.
Roy Allkin commented:
“We are honoured to be finalists in this year’s competition. This recognition highlights Wolfestone’s innovation, ethical approach, and strong business values. It also reflects our passion and commitment to languages and communication. We’re proud of what we have achieved and the exceptional team we have built.”
Both Roy and Anna share an entrepreneurial spirit. Roy’s background in business development and the voluntary sector highlighted a gap in professional translation services. Combined with Anna’s expertise in languages (English, Polish, and German) and marketing, they developed a vision to deliver big-agency quality at small-agency prices, prioritising quality, value, and exceptional customer service.
Expanding beyond translation and interpreting, Wolfestone now offers additional language services including subtitling, transcription, and specialist proofreading.
