'Charity of the Week' at Morrisons Verwood
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Huge thanks to our Verwood Morrisons for their fantastic support of the JTYAF.
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Come Bake with Megs
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Ten year old Megs has been busy baking throughout lockdown! She previously won a JTYAF award to attend a ‘Make it With Me’ cookery course at the Chewton Glen.
Read MoreCrane Valley Golf Club Raises £1000 for the JTYAF!
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The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was honoured to be selected for support by the three captains of Crane Valley Golf Club
Read MoreLorraine Finney - Following her Dream
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The partnership between Lorraine and the charity came about after John's parents, Linda and Peter, bought one her Red Arrows pictures at auction.
Read MoreSt Michael's Tall Ships Adventure 2021
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The JTYAF has contributed towards the cost of the 2021 voyage for 10 young people from St Michael’s Middle School and we look forward to hearing about their adventures.
Read MoreSparkle & Ice for Bournemouth Guides
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It’s challenging times for us all at the moment and for our young people particularly difficult. They have all seen their lives turned upside down, so here at the JTYAF we are delighted to support 47th Bournemouth Guides.
Read MoreChampion Kite Surfer
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The JTYAF was delighted to support this young man with a scholarship to contribute towards a Race Foil Kite.
Read MoreBoat Covers for Sea Cadets
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Bournemouth Sea & Royal Marine Cadets are provided with some great opportunities and one of them is the ability to gain boating qualifications. Two of their rowing boats were desperate in need of protective covers to keep them in good condition and the JTYAF was delighted to provide the funds for this essential equipment.
Emma Races the World Virtual Challenge
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Emma thought the lock down would be a great opportunity to not only concentrate on her fitness but also do something to helps others. She has taken on a ‘Race the World Virtual Challenge - London to Paris’ and is already well on her way to achieving her goal of running the equivalent distance of London to Paris, 345 km all in support of the JTYAF.
Read MoreThank You from Isabella
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We recently received the lovely message below from Isabella who is 16 years old and has been a JTYAF Scholar with the Coda Fiddle Orchestra for eight years.
Read MoreSnooker Champ
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A young man from Ferndown Middle School who has an incredible talent in snooker has received an award to help with the cost of attending the Star Snooker Academy Junior School.
Read MoreSupport through Boxing
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Arena Boxing Club has recently been granted an award to replace their ring canvas.
Read MoreJTYAF Lockdown Quiz
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During lockdown we’re spending a lot of time at home. So we’ve devised a quiz with 3 fun friends which you can either play with members of your household or FaceTime wider friends and family for even more fun!
Read MoreDeclutter and Donate
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With everyone currently being in lockdown it’s the perfect time to have a spring clean.
Read MoreWheels Ahoy!
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We are delighted to support students at Beaucroft Foundation School with an all-terrain freewheel adaption for a student’s wheelchair so she can enjoy the Duke of Edinburgh expedition along with her friends.
Read MoreOver 500 miles walked
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We remembered John on his 35th birthday (Easter Sunday) by asking supporters to walk 3.5 miles remembering the sacrifice he made, as well as all the Key Workers who are currently fighting Covid-19.
Read More£17,000 to Ferndown Upper School students
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We were so pleased to be able to put smiles on the faces of the JTYAF award winners on the day that Ferndown Upper School closed.
Read MoreFemale Footballer
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Last year a local young lady received an award to fund her sponsorship at Southampton Women’s FC.
Read MoreMusical talent for 2020
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We recently received a lovely thank you from Phil Hallett the Chief Executive of the Coda Music Trust for their 2020 award.
Read MoreSwimmer ranked 10 at British Championships
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A young man from Leaf Studio who aims to be an elite triathlete has received funding to support a Level 2 Swim England, Swim Teachers Qualification.
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