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November 18, 2021

Thank You

November 18, 2021/ Guest User
Thank You

The JTYAF receives a great many thank you’s and we are always pleased to hear the difference that JTYAF awards make to young people.

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November 18, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Award winners
November 05, 2021

FWB Park Brown's Remarkable Lives Series - Jaco van Gass

November 05, 2021/ Guest User
FWB Park Brown's Remarkable Lives Series - Jaco van Gass

We would like to thank FWB Park Brown, Matthew Quinn and the legendery Jaco van Gass for their generous support of John’s Foundation.

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November 05, 2021/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
October 25, 2021

Jamie's Half Raises almost £1000!

October 25, 2021/ Guest User
Jamie's Half Raises almost £1000!

We were delighted when Jamie chose the JTYAF as his recipient charity for the Bournemouth Half Marathon. He not only smashed the 13.1 miles but smashed his fundraising target too. He aimed to achieve £750 in sponsorship and was amazed to raise an incredible £960!

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October 25, 2021/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
October 03, 2021

FUS Year 10 Relay for the JTYAF

October 03, 2021/ Guest User
FUS Year 10 Relay for the JTYAF

We’re so grateful to the students at Ferndown Upper School for their continued support. We were delighted to receive a cheque for £76.30 from Year 10. The proceeds from their relay event.

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October 03, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
September 30, 2021

Jade's London Marathon for the JTYAF

September 30, 2021/ Guest User
Jade's London Marathon for the JTYAF

Jade is a great friend of the JTYAF and is taking part in the London Marathon in support of John’s Foundation.

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September 30, 2021/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
September 28, 2021

Aston Martin Driving Experience - Raffle Winner

September 28, 2021/ Guest User
Aston Martin Driving Experience - Raffle Winner

We had a great response to our Aston Martin Driving Experience Raffle which raised £500 for the JTYAF. Congratulations to Bryan who had winning ticket number 146 and is delighted with his prize.

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September 28, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
September 27, 2021

Plane Pulls in almost £1500 for the JTYAF

September 27, 2021/ Guest User
Plane Pulls in almost £1500 for the JTYAF

We would like to thank all the team members of the Saxon Strainers & Anytime Fitness Christchurch, Go Ape Moors Valley and JK House Training Centre for taking part in this years Plane Pull. Not forgetting our good friend, the Stig, who has been supporting the JTYAF at the Plane Pull since it began.

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September 27, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
September 17, 2021

Unique Auction Item - A Visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

September 17, 2021/ Guest User
Unique Auction Item - A Visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

At the JTYAF VIP Hospitality Day at the Bournemouth Air Festival we were delighted to be able to offer our guests some amazing prizes.

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September 17, 2021/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
September 09, 2021

Air Show Hospitality Raises £3500 for the JTYAF!

September 09, 2021/ Guest User
Air Show Hospitality Raises £3500 for the JTYAF!

Our biggest event of the year is our VIP Hospitality Day at the Bournemouth Air Festival and it was so good to get back to it after all the Covid restrictions.

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September 09, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
August 12, 2021

St Michael's Middle School and their Tall Ships Adventure

August 12, 2021/ Guest User
St Michael's Middle School and their Tall Ships Adventure

The JTYAF contributed towards an adventure with the Tall Ships Youth Trust for 10 young people from St Michael’s Middle School.

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August 12, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Award winners
July 08, 2021

A Big Thank You from Arena Boxing

July 08, 2021/ Guest User
A Big Thank You from Arena Boxing

The JTYAF supported Arena Boxing Club in 2019 after receiving an application from one of their young members. They desperately needed to replace their ring canvas and a JTYAF award made this possible. We were delighted to receive such a lovely thank you gift.

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July 08, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Award winners
June 28, 2021

Hollie and Rich complete their 24 hour Walking Challenge

June 28, 2021/ Guest User
Hollie and Rich complete their 24 hour Walking Challenge

Huge thanks and congratulations to Hollie and Rich!! They have completed a 24hr walking challenge covering no less than 80km along the Solent Way to Gunwharf Quays!

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June 28, 2021/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you, Sponsorship
June 07, 2021

Coastal Tab Raises over £2000!

June 07, 2021/ Guest User
Coastal Tab Raises over £2000!

The Coastal Tab organised by Keiron and his team at JK House Training was a great success and raised an incredible £2,200!

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June 07, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
April 19, 2021

Thank You to Amberwood House!

April 19, 2021/ Guest User
Thank You to Amberwood House!

Huge thanks to all the staff and residents at Amberwood House Care Home in Ferndown who have selected the JTYAF as the recipient charity for their fundraising. We were delighted to receive a very generous donation of more than £280 and during such difficult times we couldn’t be more grateful.

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April 19, 2021/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
March 11, 2021

Around the World for JTYAF Raises almost £24,000!

March 11, 2021/ Guest User
Around the World for JTYAF Raises almost £24,000!

Around the World for JTYAF was a month-long virtual challenge, organised by the Air Cadet Junior Leaders in support of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation which raised an incredible £24,000!

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March 11, 2021/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
February 19, 2021

Dorset Biz News Promotes Around the World for JTYAF

February 19, 2021/ Guest User
Dorset Biz News Promotes Around the World for JTYAF

Huge thanks to Dorset Biz News for their continued support and the fabulous article promoting the Junior Leaders Around the World for JTYAF Challenge.

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February 19, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
February 11, 2021

George's 174 Mile Weighted Tab Raises £604!

February 11, 2021/ Guest User
George's 174 Mile Weighted Tab Raises £604!

George has just completed his weighted tab, walking 5 miles everyday for a month- he walked a total of 174.05 miles and started with a 10kg weight which he increased to 17.5kg by the final week, raising a total of £604.05

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February 11, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
February 11, 2021

Around the World for JTYAF

February 11, 2021/ Guest User
Around the World for JTYAF

At Day 10 the challenge has already seen more than 16,000kms travelled and over £12,000 raised for the JTYAF. It’s not too late to join in. Why not get involved, making a difference to young people’s lives and getting fit in the process. The challenge runs until 28th February so there is plenty of time.

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February 11, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Sponsorship, Fundraising
January 28, 2021

Crane Valley Golf Club Raises £5000!!

January 28, 2021/ Guest User
Crane Valley Golf Club Raises £5000!!

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was honoured to be selected as Charity of the Year for 2020 by all three Captains at Crane Valley Golf Club and absolutely delighted to receive an incredible £5000 donation!

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January 28, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
December 24, 2020

Virtual Santa Fun Run - £400 Raised and Emma Wins the Best Costume

December 24, 2020/ Guest User
Virtual Santa Fun Run - £400 Raised and Emma Wins the Best Costume

Huge thanks to everyone who took part in our first ever Virtual Santa Fun Run and helped to raise a fantastic £400.

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December 24, 2020/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
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JTYAF

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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Registered Charity Number: 1125277  .  Postal Address:  PO Box 7124  .  Ferndown  .  Dorset  .  BH22 2DB

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