Gaelic Workplace Charter

Small steps. Shared Commitment. A Stronger Gaelic Community.

A Stronger Gaelic Community.

Strengthening Gaelic across Uist will come from taking both small and big steps to use the language more often — and from working together.

The Voluntary Gaelic Workplace Charter gives organisations an opportunity to make a practical commitment to Gaelic as a living language in everyday working and community life. It supports the core purpose of the Uist Gaelic and Community Plan: to protect, strengthen and grow Gaelic for current and future generations.

Voluntary Gaelic Workplace Charter

The Charter provides a simple and flexible framework for organisations or businesses that want to increase the use and visibility of Gaelic.

It is voluntary, inclusive and achievable. You do not need to be a Gaelic orientated organisation, . Whether people in your organisation or business speak Gaelic, are learning, know a few words or simply want to support the language, everyone has a role to play.

 

By adopting a Charter, organisations commit to:

  • Protecting, strengthening and growing Gaelic in Uist
  • Recognising Gaelic as an important part of Uist’s cultural, social and economic life
  • Promoting the use and visibility of Gaelic in their work and communications
  • Supporting employees, service users and customers who wish to use Gaelic

 

The actions can be different for every organisation. The aim is to find realistic ways to use Gaelic more often, build confidence and make the language feel natural in everyday life.

Strength in Gaelic

Organisations adopting a Charter can display the “Neart sa Ghàidhlig” logo as a visible sign of their support.

It shows that Gaelic is welcome, valued and encouraged, and that your organisation is part of a growing network helping to raise the profile of Gaelic from Eriskay to Berneray.

Every action matters — from a Gaelic greeting or sign to using Gaelic in meetings, communications or services. Together, these small steps can make a real difference.

Interested in creating your own Charter?

If your organisation or business would like to find out more or create its own Voluntary Gaelic Workplace Charter, please get in touch using the contact form below.

Ceitag can talk you through how it works and help you identify practical actions that suit your organisation or business.

Neart sa Ghàidhlig — strength in Gaelic.

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    Managing the Plan

    The Uist Gaelic Stakeholder Group will oversee Plana Gàidhlig Uibhist, meeting quarterly to review progress, update actions, and respond to new opportunities. This regular review will keep the plan active and relevant, allowing it to adapt as local circumstances change. The Group will also include a representative of the Gaelic Youth Forum, once established.

    https://gaidhliguibhist.scot/ will act as a central point for updates, practical tools, and examples of what’s working. It will also help individuals, groups, and organisations find ways to contribute or lead on particular actions. Social media and and regular updates on the Ceòlas FB site will help keep Plana Gàidhlig Uibhist visible and connected to the wider community.

    Local ambassadors will be appointed across the islands to encourage progress and to share progress on social media.

    The aim is steady, continuing and practical progress and not just a one-off campaign soon put aside. By involving individuals, communities, and working closely with local organisations and public bodies, we can create the conditions for Gaelic to be more present and more widely used in everyday life across Uist.