News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
A brave team are taking on the difficult Tough Mudder Challenge on 22nd August in aid of the JTYAF.
Michelle was a school friend of John's and has recruited some friends to join her - Daniel Whittle, Lena Garrett and Anthony Organ.
Read MoreAs part of National Care Home Day on Saturday Amberwood House Care Home in Ferndown hosted a commemoration of the ‘Battle of Waterloo,’ the proceeds of which will be donated to the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Read MorePupils at Parley First School have enjoyed a school trip to Leeson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre to participate in a range of activities including coastal walking and orienteering as part of a grant from the JTYAF.
Read MoreThe 3rd Ferndown District Brownies have been awarded a grant by the JTYAF to support a PGL adventure trip to the Isle of Wight. We look forward to seeing the exciting activities the Brownies have been up to upon their return.
Read More13 members of staff from Douch Family Funeral Directors have raised over £1,200 for the JTYAF by trekking 30 miles for a sponsored walk.
Read MoreIn July this year, the group will travel to a Soweto township where they will work with the Urban Rebuild Project to build 2 houses, run a children’s club and help at an AIDS clinic in the community.
Read MoreA trio of local young people are using their grant to support a dynamic media project in Poole working with the Musical Director of St Peter’s Church in Parkstone to create a music video to be released for Christmas 2015.
Read MoreGeorge, a young member of the Dorset Expedition Society, has been awarded a grant towards a Trans Andes Expedition to Ecuador this summer. He was chosen for the team after a gruelling selection weekend in Dartmoor to test both mental and physical endurance along with his leadership skills and motivation.
Read MoreBridget was one of 6 Qualified Junior Leaders selected to participate in an expedition to Nepal and Mount Everest Base Camp last November. Here is her letter about her adventures there.
Read More24 Dorset and Wiltshire Air Cadets have been awarded funding to support The Nijmegan International Four Days March. It is the largest multi-day walking event in the world with Royal Patronage with more than 42,000 participants walking 100 miles over 4 days in Nijmegan and the surrounding area.
Read MorePupils 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 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.
