JTYAF Supports DofE Set up at Atlantic Academy
/The JTYAF was delighted to support a group project with an award of £1700 to help to set up a Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre at Atlantic Academy on the Isle of Portland.
Read MoreNews stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
The JTYAF was delighted to support a group project with an award of £1700 to help to set up a Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre at Atlantic Academy on the Isle of Portland.
Read MoreA JTYAF Scholarship was awarded to a talented Ferndown Upper School student to help with the cost of representing his country at an International Gymnastics Tournament, The Loule Cup, in Portugal.
Read MoreA student from Ferndown Upper School has recently completed his taekwondo grading with the TAGB and we were delighed to hear that he passed and is now a 2nd Dan black belt!
Read MoreA bursary has been awarded to a 16 year old student at Ferndown Upper School to fund a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
Read MoreA student at Ferndown Upper School has received an award to contribute towards the cost of an ‘A’ Level Physics Trip to Geneva.
Read MoreThe JTYAF recently visited the new Beaucroft College Cafe in Wimborne and what a treat it was. A fabulous menu which included paninis, toasted sandwiches and jacket potatoes and arguably the best coffee in town. Beaucroft also makes exceedingly good cakes! JTYAF funding had provided the students with an all singing, all dancing, new till.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to support the development of Ferndown Wayfarers Youth Cricket Teams by funding the purchase of mats for their indoor training.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to fund Expedition Maroon Eagle 2023, which saw 10 exceptional Air Cadet Junior Leaders embark on an extraordinary adventure.
Read MoreA Guiding weekend of ‘Wellies and Wristbands’ camping was aimed at increasing our award winners confidence and developing her independence. We were delighted to support her.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to support a talented young swimmer with a contribution towards club membership fees and competition entry fees, removing any financial barriers to his training.
Read MoreElla and Eli smashing it at the BMX World Championships in Scotland!
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to support access for young children and families who may not otherwise be able to take advantage of the unique opportunities that Hayley’s Child in the Wild Forest School can provide.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to support Reed with funding to help with mountain biking race entry fees for the coming season and we wish him every success.
Read MoreA lovely thank you recently received from a student at Ferndown Upper School.
Read MoreBursaries were awarded to two young people to help with their DofE Silver Expedition fees. Without this help it would have been financially impossible for them to take part.
Read MoreA scholarship was awarded to a talented 13-year-old from Ferndown Upper School who has been selected for Team GB to compete in the World Martial Arts Games in Florida in July.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to help to get things started for a Junior Table Tennis Club by funding the hall hire for one year. This ensures that children can take part regardless of financial constraints at home.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has supported 3 young people from Bournemouth Sea Cadets in recent months. Two Cadets will be taking part in an Off-Shore Sailing Course and another an Off-shore Power Boat Course.
Read MoreA 16 year old musician from Christchurch Scouts has received a bursary to support her attendance for a week at the National Scout and Guide Youth Symphony Orchestra in Birmingham.
Read MoreA 15 year old Air Cadet from 149 (Poole) Squadron who aims for a career in Air Traffic Control has been awarded a bursary from the JTYAF to further his ambitions.
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.
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
The JTYAF is supported by the following businesses, we are very grateful for their generosity.