Statement of Values and Principles

ASBA is a voluntary association of social businesses which subscribe to the following values and principles.

Values
We believe in:

• Self-responsibility and Democracy

• Fairness and Honesty
  

• Solidarity and Caring for others.
  

Principles
And we put our values into practise by adhering to the following principles:

1. Concern for community
   We work for the sustainable development of our communities through policies approved by our members.

2. Democratic Control
   We are democratic organisations controlled by our members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions.
   

3. Autonomy and independence
   We are autonomous organisations controlled by our members. If we enter into agreements with other organisations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, we do so on terms that ensure democratic control by our members and maintain our autonomy.
   

4. Fair Pricing
   We pay fair wages to our employees and fair prices to our suppliers. We charge fair prices for our services. Any additional profits we make are retained to strengthen our organisations or used to support our community.
   

5. Co-operation
   We work together, both individually and through local, national, regional and international structures.