FairShares Model V2.0 : a new model for self-governing social enterprises operating under Association, Company and Co-operative Law.

This document describes the FairShares Model for self-governing associations, co-operatives, companies that operate in England and Wales. It was written for the 1st FairShares Assocation Conference held at Sheffield Hallam University on 1st July 2014. The FairShares Model is more than an approach to creating associations, co-operatives and companies, it is also a methodology for social enterprise development that draws inspiration from co-operative values and principles. It comprises: - A set of brand principles; - Seven diagnostic tools for social auditing, learning and research; - Model rules for associations, co-operatives and companies; - A wiki with supporting documentation / information; - A website with integrated supporter / member management to connect practitioners, educators, consultants and researchers working together to develop the model; - Course curricula to help the above groups to learn about the concepts, principles and practices of FairShares.