The strongest club stories connect a real contribution to the identity and memory of the club.

Why it matters

What Makes a Club Story Worth Preserving? is part of a wider Kohd editorial series about recognising the people, stories and history that make each grassroots club unique. The subject deserves a clear, practical explanation rather than invented examples or unsupported results.

A club-controlled approach

Kohd provides Heritage and coordinates relevant research and content preparation. The club remains responsible for agreed approvals, accuracy, access and local decisions, including how it presents, prices and promotes the opportunity.

Building the story carefully

Heritage is intended to help clubs recognise their people and preserve their history. Each club decides which stories are appropriate to develop and approve locally, while Kohd provides the Heritage framework and coordinates the relevant research and content preparation.

Learn more: Explore the Heritage offer and consider how it could fit your club’s own history and future.

Why this matters for your club

Protect heritage: Selection based on meaning and evidence protects a club’s history from becoming a collection of unsupported claims.

Fundraising revenue stream: Stories with clear relevance can give a club a stronger basis for inviting local participation in a fundraising revenue stream.

Enhance membership experience: A balanced archive helps members discover people and moments beyond the most obvious winners.

Reduce volunteer burden: A clear selection test stops volunteers spending time developing stories that are not ready or appropriate to share.