Serco: Driving 21UP Movement Youth Empowerment Through Community Action

Serco Supports Youth at MBCC Awards 2025

We extend our sincere thanks to Serco UK for their leadership, commitment, and support in making the Multicultural Business and Community Champion (MBCC) Awards 2025 an inspiring experience for young people from the 21UP Movement.

Through the support of Serco and other sponsors, we were able to bring nine young people to the awards. For many, this was a chance to experience recognition, feel valued, and connect with business and community leaders driving change across the UK.

Attending the MBCC Awards gave participants confidence, widened their perspectives, and helped them see themselves as future contributors to society. Opportunities like this demonstrate the transformative power of investing in young people.

Thanks to Serco, our young participants experienced this inspiring community event.

21UP Movement Youth Empowerment in Action at the Stubbers Residential

Serco’s support also extended to the 21UP Movement Residential at Stubbers Adventure Centre, held from 18 to 20 February 2026.

This residential brought together 40 young people aged 10 to 18 from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and personal circumstances including participants with medical conditions and special needs. The programme created an inclusive space where young people could challenge themselves, build friendships, and develop confidence.

Many arrived feeling nervous or unsure. Over three days, they took part in creative media sessions, team challenges, and confidence-building activities that encouraged communication, leadership, and resilience.

Participants stepped away from mobile phones and digital distractions and instead focused on meaningful interactions, shared experiences, and teamwork.

Parents expressed how pleased they were to see their children return home more confident, engaged, and excited about new friendships and experiences. Many young participants are already asking to attend the next residential this summer, with some even suggesting the programme should be longer than two nights.

The impact of the residential is also reflected in its growth. From just 24 participants in the previous programme, the residential welcomed 40 young people this year, demonstrating the growing demand and positive impact of these opportunities.

Support from organisations such as Serco helps make experiences like this possible, strengthening 21UP Movement youth empowerment initiatives that create safe spaces for young people to learn, grow, and thrive.

Thanks to Serco’s support, these experiences are possible for young people across the UK.

About Serco UK and Serco Group Plc

Serco Group Plc is an international public services company headquartered in the United Kingdom. The organisation delivers essential services across sectors including transport, defence, justice, immigration, healthcare, and citizen services.

Serco works with governments and organisations to deliver outcomes that improve lives and create lasting positive impact for communities.

Within this global organisation, Serco UK plays an important role in supporting communities across the country. Jamie Taylor-Louro works within Serco UK while Tansy Cox works within the Group function. Both support UK colleagues, contracts, and functions as part of their roles, demonstrating Serco’s joined-up approach to inclusion, responsibility, and social value.

By sponsoring programmes like the MBCC Awards and the Stubbers Residential, Serco demonstrates a genuine investment in future generations, helping create meaningful opportunities that build confidence, leadership, and resilience.

Collaborate With Us to Empower More Young People

Special recognition goes to Jamie Taylor-Louro and Tansy Cox, whose personal commitment was instrumental in supporting both the MBCC Awards 2025 and the 21UP Movement Residential at Stubbers Adventure Centre. Their dedication shows how business leaders can pay forward success, invest in youth empowerment, and create lasting community impact.

Thanks to their vision and support, young participants from diverse backgrounds, including those with medical needs, SEND, or other challenges, felt welcomed, valued, and inspired to pursue their goals. Their example demonstrates that true community leadership is about more than business; it is about creating opportunities that empower the next generation to grow, connect, and thrive.

We invite schools, SEND teams, business owners, organisations, and community leaders across the UK to collaborate with 21UP Movement in 2026. Together, we can open doors, create opportunities, and help young people unlock their full potential.

Supporting organisations like Serco UK, who actively invest in youth empowerment, ensures that life-changing opportunities like MBCC Awards and the Stubbers Residential continue to strengthen communities and empower young people to thrive.

2026 and Beyond: Action Agenda

We are grateful to Serco UK and all sponsors for helping young people access these high-impact experiences. Looking ahead, 21UP Movement remains committed to creating bold opportunities for UK youth through:

• Expanding youth programmes into more schools and community spaces

• Co-delivering creative workshops and essential skills development

• Enabling experiences that build confidence and real-world leadership skills

• Supporting safer and healthier environments where young people can thrive

• Referring young people to structured, positive programme pathways

• Co-creating youth-led projects aligned with community priorities

By supporting youth programmes, residentials, and workshops, schools, SEND teams, businesses, and community leaders can help young people conquer fears, build resilience, and reach their potential. Together, we can empower the next generation to rise to every challenge, create future opportunities, and make a lasting impact across the UK.

Why This Work Matters

Our residentials bring together 40 young people aged 10–18 from diverse backgrounds, including those with medical needs, SEND, or other challenges. Many arrive anxious or unsure, but after participation, they leave more confident, independent, and socially connected.

Opportunities like the MBCC Awards and Stubbers Residential create safe spaces for young people to step away from digital distractions, engage in meaningful interactions, and develop leadership skills. These experiences build essential life skills that statistics show are urgently needed: rising youth crime rates in the UK indicate growing vulnerability among 10–18-year-olds, and SEND reports highlight the critical importance of inclusion and structured support.

Our Summer Residential 2026 is planned to continue this growth, and with additional funding, we hope to break the 40-participant record, reaching more young people and expanding the impact of these transformative experiences.