Mencap Strule Buzz Group
Trustee's Annual Report April 2023-2024
Strule Buzz
Group
The Mencap Strule Buzz Group is o self-advocacy group made
up of 9 adults with a learning disability who campaign to have
the voices of people with a learning disabilty heard and to work in their local area
to raise awareness, break down barriers and increase the visibility of people with a
learning disability.
The group were formed in 1999, which highlights the strength of the group and the
dedication of its members to their work. The group have developed and maintained
a great relationship with local councillors, MLA'S, Health Trust officials and the
wider Omagh community.
Summary of actlvltles and achievements
Various social activities to build ond maintain relationships within the group
ond to promote confidence and independence.
Members have been involved in working groups within Omagh and
Fermanagh District Council to represent people with a learning disability in
various consultations and town planning.
Worked with the Open University on their Mabel Cooper Collective research.
We worked on looking into the history of learning disability in the area and
what information was available in our local archive (Omagh library).
Public Benefit Statement
The Mencap Strule Buzz Group actively promotes the inclusion and empowerment
of individuals with a learning disability by ensuring their voice5 are heard in key
decision-making processes. Through participation in consultations. focus groups,
and public speaking engagements, members share their lived experiences to raise
awareness and advocate for positive change. By engaging with policymakers.
organizations, and the wider public, the group helps shape more inclu51ve policies,
improve services. and create a society where people with a learning disability have
equal opportunities to participate, contribute, and thrive. Additionally, the group
organizes inclusive social activities and events, fostering a sense of community and
belonging while increasing the visibility of people with learning disabilities in
50ciety. In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the
trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland'5 guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to
achieve the charitys purposes ond provide a benefit to the beneficiaries

Financial Review
The charity has no debt or depreciating assets.
Charity Constitution and Governing Document
The charity is affiliated with the Royal Mencap Society. The charities governing
document is its constitution which
was last revised in 2014.
Signed for and on behalf of the Trustees:
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Flnancial Review
The charity has no debt or depreciating assets.
Charity Constitution and Governing Document
The charity is affiliated with the Royal Mencap Society. The charities governing
document is its constitution which
was last revised in 2014.
Signed for and on behalf of the Trustees:
(Le Mc Po.dd: 131gits