The picture above shows our Award Winner and Cheer Leading Captain, collecting the 5th Place banner from the judges at the Cheer City Nationals, on behalf of the Aces Youth Cheerleading Team. 

A talented athlete who is 15 years old has received an award from the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.

The JTYAF is delighted to support young families to access the fabulous outdoor opportunities that Child in the Wild Forest School provides.

A 15-year-old young carer will be taking part in her Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition with the help of the JTYAF. 

A 16-year-old from Christchurch Learning Centre has received support to buy essential safety equipment to help him to take part in Muay Thai. 

A talented musician who plays Tuba and is a member of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, has received a JTYAF bursary towards the costs of his music tuition. 

The JTYAF has helped a 13 year old to buy the safety equipment essential to help to keep him safe on his mountain bike.

A scholarship has been awarded to a 17 year old student from Budmouth Academy to support her participation in a 4 week school volunteering expedition to Borneo. 

A talented circus student has gained a place on a specialist one-week intensive circus training course at the Ecole Nationale Cirque in Montreal.

The JTYAF has provided funding to cover the cost of a Middle School student’s peripatetic music lessons and we wish him every success with his musical development.

A member of the Aces Cheer cheerleading squad has received support to help with the cost of new cheerleading shoes and hotel accomodation fees.

The JTYAF has contributed towards a trip to Buddens Farm Activity Centre for 18 students, making it possible for them to join their school friends on this summer residential.  

The JTYAF is delighted to support a talented young football player who has recently secured a 2-year scholarship at Prodirect.  A bursary will help him to buy the football boots he needs to support his performance.

The JTYAF has recently funded a course of 1:1 swimming lessons for a 10 year old girl who has a fear of water that she is desperate to overcome.

A 12 year old member of Christchurch Scouts has received a contribution towards a Christchurch District Scouting International Trip to Germany.  

A 16 year old with a passion for figure skating has received support from the JTYAF to attend a 6 week course at Plant Ice in Basingstoke together with travel expenses.

The JTYAF has funded 10 weeks of 2-hour Forest School sessions which will be offered to 15 children per session within the school day.

Bournemouth Sea Cadets are taking full advantage of the many opportunities available to them.  Four Sea Cadets will take part in an Offshore Voyage later this year thanks to the JTYAF.