News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
Pupils from Bournemouth School completed a 30 miler in 6 hours 31 minutes in support of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.The inspiration came from their teacher Kevin Lindsay whose brother is a serving Major in the Royal Marines and the JTYAF was a natural charity to support.
Read MoreA very big thank you to Daniel Nye who completed the London2Brighton Challenge - the 100k Ultra Marathon, in aid of the JTYAF by crossing the finish line at 2110hrs on Saturday 23rd May 2015. The challenge took Daniel just under 15 hours and consisted of 100k (62 miles) over rough terrain and steep hills. He has raised over £700, which is a fantastic achievement.
Read MoreA talented 10-year old student at Ferndown Middle School has been awarded a grant to support his passion of taekwondo. He has already achieved his Black belt in Team Tigers and a green belt in Juniors. His dream is to compete at international level.
Read MoreVarious young people in the local area spanning from Weymouth to Gillingham have been awarded grants towards their Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
A pupil from Wey Valley School is using the grant to purchase equipment for an 18-week Army preparation course at Kingston Maurward College working towards his DoE Gold Award and hopes to pursue a career in the forces.
Read MoreJTYAF Trustee, Maurice Patterson MBE, was delighted to present the John Thornton Music Awards to seven talented musicians from the Dorset Youth Orchestra at a performance at The Royal Bath Hotel.
Read More'War Story' is the Imperial War Museum's (IWM) project to build a collection of material relating to the personal experiences of members of the British Armed Forces who have served in Afghanistan.
Read MoreThe Bournemouth Air Festival now recognised as one of the top ten air shows in the world returns to its stunning seafront setting from 20th-23rd August. This year’s John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation VIP Hospitality Day will be held on Sunday 23rd August.
Read MoreFerndown Upper School celebrated the grand opening of the CEIL (Center of Excellence for Industrial Liaison) on Wednesday 29th April.
Read MoreDawn Keates is a nursing student at Bournemouth University and will be travelling to Sri Lanka with Work the World to take up a student nursing placement in a hospital which caters for a huge population surrounding the city.
Read MoreCongratulations to the fifty nine Air Cadet Junior Leaders on Course XVI who have recently completed their demanding course with, Test-Phase, a week long assessment.
Read MoreJohn would have been 30 years old on April 12th and here at the JTYAF we thought that it was a fitting tribute to take on a 30 mile challenge in his memory. The final test on the Royal Marine Commando Course is a 30 miler, across Dartmoor with kit, so 30 miles is quite a significant distance for Royal Marines.
Read MoreThe Air Cadet Junior Leaders on this year's course XVI have raised an incredible £24,500 for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation. A huge amount which will make a massive difference to the opportunities that the charity can provide for young people in the coming year.
Read MoreDaniel Nye, who in the past has run the Paris Marathon, numerous triathlons and most recently the Nice Ironman has entered the London 2 Brighton Ultra Marathon to raise funds for the JTYAF.
Read MoreRebecca Elfes has been selected as one of only 18 Girl Guides to represent the South West at the World Scout Jamboree in Japan this July.
Read MoreApplications are invited from young sportsmen and women living in the Bournemouth area, to apply for a financial scholarship to help them to develop their talents.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) has recently received two VVIP tickets (stage seating) worth £160 for the Snooker Legends exhibition at Lakeside, Frimley Green on Sunday 15th March.
Read MoreRoyal Marine Richie Puttock will be taking part in this year's London Marathon on behalf of the Royal Marines Association and the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Read MoreMatt Everett will be taking on the toughest footrace on earth, the Marathon Des Sables in aid of the JTYAF and Prostrate Cancer UK.
The Marathon Des Sables takes Ultrmarathons to a new level. 156 miles across the Sahara Desert under the scorching Moroccan sun in just 5/6 days.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) is delighted to announce that it has been selected as ‘Charity of the Year’ by the prestigious Porsche Centre Bournemouth. Neil Lines, Centre Principal, has pledged a year of support for the charity which will strengthen their investment in local young people and help to raise the profile of the foundation across the region.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) has made awards to 40 young people from Ferndown Upper School totalling more than £18,000.
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
The JTYAF is supported by the following businesses, we are very grateful for their generosity.
