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July 20, 2020

Hamworthy Fire Cadets To Get New Helmets

July 20, 2020/ Guest User
Hamworthy Fire Cadets To Get New Helmets

The JTYAF is delighted to support the Hamworthy Fire Cadet Unit and has made a contribution of £1000 towards youth safety helmets.

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July 20, 2020

Josh is the First Winner of a New Award

July 20, 2020/ Guest User
Josh is the First Winner of a New Award

Josh, a student at Ferndown Upper School, has become the first winner of a new award funded by Wimborne Rotary in a partnership with the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF).

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July 05, 2020

Come Bake with Megs

July 05, 2020/ Admin
Come Bake with Megs

Ten year old Megs has been busy baking throughout lockdown! She previously won a JTYAF award to attend a ‘Make it With Me’ cookery course at the Chewton Glen.

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June 22, 2020

St Michael's Tall Ships Adventure 2021

June 22, 2020/ Guest User
St Michael's Tall Ships Adventure 2021

The JTYAF has contributed towards the cost of the 2021 voyage for 10 young people from St Michael’s Middle School and we look forward to hearing about their adventures.

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June 22, 2020/ Guest User/
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June 22, 2020

Sparkle & Ice for Bournemouth Guides

June 22, 2020/ Guest User
Sparkle & Ice for Bournemouth Guides

It’s challenging times for us all at the moment and for our young people particularly difficult. They have all seen their lives turned upside down, so here at the JTYAF we are delighted to support 47th Bournemouth Guides.

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June 22, 2020/ Guest User/
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June 10, 2020

Champion Kite Surfer

June 10, 2020/ Admin
Champion Kite Surfer

The JTYAF was delighted to support this young man with a scholarship to contribute towards a Race Foil Kite.

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May 27, 2020

Boat Covers for Sea Cadets

May 27, 2020/ Guest User
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Bournemouth Sea & Royal Marine Cadets are provided with some great opportunities and one of them is the ability to gain boating qualifications. Two of their rowing boats were desperate in need of protective covers to keep them in good condition and the JTYAF was delighted to provide the funds for this essential equipment.

May 27, 2020/ Guest User/
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May 12, 2020

Thank You from Isabella

May 12, 2020/ Guest User
Thank You from Isabella

We recently received the lovely message below from Isabella who is 16 years old and has been a JTYAF Scholar with the Coda Fiddle Orchestra for eight years.

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May 05, 2020

Snooker Champ

May 05, 2020/ Admin
Snooker Champ

A young man from Ferndown Middle School who has an incredible talent in snooker has received an award to help with the cost of attending the Star Snooker Academy Junior School.

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May 05, 2020

Support through Boxing

May 05, 2020/ Admin
Support through Boxing

Arena Boxing Club has recently been granted an award to replace their ring canvas.

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April 21, 2020

Wheels Ahoy!

April 21, 2020/ Admin
Wheels Ahoy!

We are delighted to support students at Beaucroft Foundation School with an all-terrain freewheel adaption for a student’s wheelchair so she can enjoy the Duke of Edinburgh expedition along with her friends.

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April 05, 2020

£17,000 to Ferndown Upper School students

April 05, 2020/ Admin
£17,000 to Ferndown Upper School students

We were so pleased to be able to put smiles on the faces of the JTYAF award winners on the day that Ferndown Upper School closed.

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April 05, 2020

Female Footballer

April 05, 2020/ Admin
Female Footballer

Last year a local young lady received an award to fund her sponsorship at Southampton Women’s FC.

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March 03, 2020

Musical talent for 2020

March 03, 2020/ Admin
Musical talent for 2020

We recently received a lovely thank you from Phil Hallett the Chief Executive of the Coda Music Trust for their 2020 award.

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March 03, 2020

Swimmer ranked 10 at British Championships

March 03, 2020/ Admin
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.

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March 03, 2020

Beaucroft 2020 Awards

March 03, 2020/ Admin
Beaucroft 2020 Awards

We 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.

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February 23, 2020

Dancing success for local young performer

February 23, 2020/ Admin
Dancing success for local young performer

Twelve months ago, a local young performer successfully auditioned for the prestigious West End Kids song and dance academy.

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February 12, 2020

Making waves on a powerboat course

February 12, 2020/ Admin
Making waves on a powerboat course

Two local Sea Cadets have received bursaries to help fund an Offshore Power Boat Course to help them make waves in the world.

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February 12, 2020

Community project in Ghana

February 12, 2020/ Admin
Community project in Ghana

A young lady has received a contribution to help towards a volunteering expedition to Ghana with International Guides.

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December 15, 2019

Scouts trip to Switzerland

December 15, 2019/ Admin
Scouts trip to Switzerland

We are delighted to support them and can’t wait to hear about their adventures. 

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December 15, 2019/ Admin/
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The 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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About Us

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.


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