Become a partner

What does it mean to be a partner?

Partners contribute an annual fee, tailored to the size of their organisation. In return, they receive support from the Hub and are invited to propose themes or challenges from their own practice or field, helping to shape the oral history agenda together.

Who can become a partner?

Partners are institutions and organisations that:

✅ Identify with the vision and development programme of the Hub.

✅ Are active in the field of oral history – whether through creation, collection, preservation, education or presentation – or are seriously considering becoming involved.

✅ Support the further development of Sprekende Geschiedenis as the national Hub and are willing to contribute by:

Identifying, submitting and making accessible relevant collections, research, projects, presentations and training programmes.
Working in accordance with criteria and standards agreed upon by the Hub and its partners, particularly regarding digitisation and metadata, in order to strengthen the quality and accessibility of oral history data.
Contributing to discussions on priorities and areas of focus for the continued development and professionalisation of the oral history field in the Netherlands.

What are the benefits of becoming a partner?

As a partner, you benefit from:

Expert advice: Partners can make use of up to 10 hours per year of the expertise and experience of the “Sprekende geschiedenis” team, at no additional cost.
Content input: The opportunity to submit proposals to the Steering Group and to take part in the annual (online) partner meeting.
Shared agenda-setting: The chance to initiate workshops, expert meetings and model programmes on relevant topics.

Extra benefits

Listed as a partner on our website, including your logo and a direct link
Opportunity to submit news, articles and collections for publication through the Hub’s communication channels
Option to access additional expert support beyond the 10 complimentary hours, subject to a fee
Access to a network of freelancers, including interviewers and educators

Fees and commitment

To ensure accessibility, the Hub applies a scaled fee structure based on the size of the organisation:

Large organisations and institutions: €1,000 per year
Medium-sized organisations: €500 per year
Community initiatives: €200 per year

Partners enter into an agreement for a minimum of two years to help ensure stability and continuity in the collaboration.

Register as partner

Feel free to contact Myrthe. We kindly ask you to provide the name of your organisation along with your contact details (name, telephone number and email address).