Swimmer ranked 10 at British Championships
/A young man from Leaf Studio who aims to be an elite triathlete has received funding to support a Level 2 Swim England, Swim Teachers Qualification.
Read MoreNews stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
A young man from Leaf Studio who aims to be an elite triathlete has received funding to support a Level 2 Swim England, Swim Teachers Qualification.
Read MoreWe love to hear how this year’s awards are being put to good use! Beaucroft Foundation School recently contacted us with their list for the year.
Read MoreTwelve months ago, a local young performer successfully auditioned for the prestigious West End Kids song and dance academy.
Read MoreTwo local Sea Cadets have received bursaries to help fund an Offshore Power Boat Course to help them make waves in the world.
Read MoreA young lady has received a contribution to help towards a volunteering expedition to Ghana with International Guides.
Read MoreWe are delighted to support them and can’t wait to hear about their adventures.
Read MoreA little Brownie from 3rd West Moors Brownies will be able to enjoy lots of adventures at Brownie Camp next year thanks to a little help from the JTYAF.
Read MoreHampreston First School have been awarded new playground play equipment during 2019.
Read MoreA local Jitsu Club has recently been provided with an award for new club t-shirts.
Read MoreThey have spent many lessons practicing developing apps for interfaces on these touchscreens. JTYAF support has allowed seven students to use technology they would never have been able to access otherwise.
Read MoreAnd he is also the school superstar. Not bad considering he is only eight months old and has been in lessons for just a few weeks.
Read MoreTwo students from Ferndown Upper School received JTYAF bursaries earlier this year to help them to buy new ice skates to develop their figure skating and progress to a higher level in their skating exams.
Read MoreEarlier this year the JTYAF supported an application for funding from 34 local scouts requesting a contribution to help them with the cost of their trip to Switzerland
Read MoreRecently we helped a young girl to travel to Uganda to explore the country, work on a vital conservation project and also help to make a difference within a school.
Read MoreA young Violinist has recently travelled on tour to Amsterdam with the Wessex Youth Orchestra where she was able to play infront of an international audience.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to support 3 cadets from Bournemouth Sea and Royal Marine Cadets to take part in an Off-shore Boating Course early next year
Read MoreA young student with an ambition to become a fashion designer has been supported to take those first important steps towards a career.
Read MoreA local young lady has now completed her Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Expedition in Sierra Nevada, thanks to a little help from the JTYAF.
Read MoreIn June, the St Michael’s ‘Crew’ - 10 intrepid Year 8 pupils - embarked on a five day voyage abpard a Challenger Yacht with the Tall Ships Youth Trust. The JTYAF was delighted to support this fabulous experience.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to contribute towards the cost of a trip to the USA and NASA for another group of 5 students from Victoria Education Centre.
Read MoreThe JTYAF supports young people from a wide range of youth organisations providing them with scholarships and bursaries to support their personal development and the pursuit of their ambitions.
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The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was set up in memory of John Thornton who was tragically killed in Afghanistan in 2008.
The JTYAF provides opportunities for young people to help them to develop as individuals and fulfil their ambitions in life as John was able to do.
Registered Charity Number: 1125277 . Postal Address: PO Box 7124 . Ferndown . Dorset . BH22 2DB
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