News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
The 3rd JTYAF Curry Night was a huge success and we'd like to thank Paul Hooker for organising this great evening. The curry nights have raised almost £1500 for the JTYAF now and we are extremely grateful to everyone who came along to support us.
Read MoreToday is about John and as we raise a glass, we remember him and we remember Mne David Marsh who was also killed in the same incident.
Read MoreEmma is running 100 Miles to raise funds for John's Foundation
Read MoreChris Marsh and Kieran Eeles from Air Cadet Junior Leaders Course 19 have raised almost £1000 for the JTYAF with their 24 mile sponsored Wirral Way Walk.
Read MoreThe JTYAF Vintage Afternoon Tea was a resounding success raising almost £700! Thank you to all our guests for helping to raise such a fantastic amount for John's Foundation.
Read MoreOver 30 outstanding students at Ferndown Upper School received individual awards and the charity also funded nearly £4,500 worth of specialist IT equipment for pupils with special educational needs.
Read MoreA local 18 year old lady is one of only four cadets from the UK to be selected to represent the RAF Air Cadets on the International Air Cadet Exchange to Hong Kong.
Read MoreA young girl from Ferndown is heading for Gold with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
Read MoreA local young man has been selected to represent the RAF Air Cadets at an International Air Cadet Exchange in Belgium.
Read MoreA local young lady is very much looking forward to joining her Brownie friends for a weekend at the outdoor adventure centre at PGL in Osmington.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has contributed towards the purchase of a new tent so that Young Guide Leaders from Wimborne District can attend Summer Camp.
Read MoreCongratulations to Ben who recently completed the gruelling Dartmoor Ultra Marathon. 31.1 miles across the most arduous of terrains in the most horrendous conditions!
Read MoreA local young man is aiming for a Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the JTYAF is delighted to support him
Read MoreThe JTYAF is pleased to support a young man to help him to develop and progress his love of fishing.
Read MoreThe JTYAF will be funding professional assistance for the students at St Michael’s Middle School who will be performing Alice in Wonderland at the Layard Theatre, Canford School at the end of March.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is supporting the Air Cadet Junior Leaders Expedition to Ghana in 2018 with their Maroon Eagle Expedition partnering with the charity Village by Village.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is providing over £10,000 to support a group of Army Cadets from Dorset to take part in the Lord Dannatt’s Round Britain Challenge.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is pleased to help a 14-year-old Girl Guide to attend the 24th International Scout Jamboree in July 2019 in North America.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was pleased to support a determined and positive young lady in purchasing wet weather kit for her mountain leadership training in the Lake District to enable her to become an Outdoor Instructor for climbing, kayaking and more.
Read MoreA talented young man is excelling on his taekwondo journey and taking part in competitions across the world representing the UK and winning gold medals.
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.
