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On these pages you will find information created by founders and members of the FairShares Association about the FairShares Brand and Model (V2.0). The FairShares Model is a set of protocols, design principles and model constitutions for co-operative social enterprise development. For documentation on the FairShares Model v1.2 see our Wiki on Wikispot.
What would you like to learn more about?
FairShares Brand (go here for information on the underlying values and principles)
FairShares Model (go here to learn about the application of values and principles to enterprise development)
FairShares Association (go here to learn about the body responsible for the promotion of FairShares)
FairShares Glossary (go here for definitions of terms in use on this website)
Background (go here to find out how the FairShares Model developed)
The FairShares concept is applied to practice through the FairShares Brand and FairShares Model. This Wiki is maintained by members of the FairShares Association to assist member and public education.
These technical pages provide in-depth technical information on the FairShares Model. To obtain further support, you can become a FairShares supporter and network with other supporters. If you agree a Social Licence with Social Enterprise Europe or the FairShares Association you will be able to apply for membership of the FairShares Association. You will then be able to talk directly to Founder members when adapting the model to specific country and industry contexts.
Want to Help Develop This Wiki?
You can help with the costs of maintaining this Wiki by jointing the FairShares Association - a global network of educators, practitioners and supporters of the FairShares Model. Their sign-up page is on their main website. If you do not wish to join, but want to make a donation, visit their supporter page.
You can also contribute directly to this Wiki by creating yourself a login and password (see top right of the current page). To edit this Wiki you must login - no anonymous editing is permitted. The software used for this Wiki is the same as Wikpedia and the same editing protocols apply.
Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.