News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
We were delighted to support Bournemouth Sea Cadets & Royal Marine Cadets with funding to purchase essential equipment for adventure training and for the residential and expedition element of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards.
Read MoreOn the 19th October, amidst the trickiest of times, a group of previous Year 8 pupils from St Michael's Middle School, set sail on the voyage of a lifetime with the Tall Ships Youth Trust thanks to the JTYAF
Read MorePatrick was a member of this year’s Air Cadet Junior Leaders Course 20 and together with a team of his friends is working on a joint initiative to raise money to benefit 3 great charities that they see as close to home.
Read MoreA talented young flautist has received a bursary to help with the purchase of a new flute.
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Read MoreThank you to Dorset Biz News for this fabulous tribute to John and his Foundation.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) is honoured to be supported as ‘Charity of the Year’ by the three Captains at Crane Valley Golf Club. Their recent Captains Charity Fun Day was a huge success and raised an incredible £1045 for the JTYAF!
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Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was honoured to be chosen as the recipient charity for the recent Lorraine Finney Fine Art Photography Exhibition and absolutely delighted to be presented with a cheque for £532.63.
Read MoreJunior Leader Lachlan completed the Virtual Nijmegen March in aid of the JTYAF.
Read MoreWe can’t thank the Junior Leaders on Course 21 enough for almost £10,000 that they have raised for John’s Foundation. At this challenging time for charities with events cancelled and fundraising so difficult, the Junior Leaders efforts are more crucial than ever this year.
Read MoreMorven took part in this year’s Air Cadet Junior Leaders Course and as part of the course organised a fundraiser for John’s Foundation. She absolutely smashed her fundraising target of £250, raising an incredible £866.25.
Read MoreOur thanks and congratulations to Jacob who completed his half marathon hike in 4 hours, 20 minutes and 17 seconds carrying a 32lb bergen!.
Read MoreJamie sat on his first road bike at the age of 7 and has made huge progress since then. He is embarking on his first season in the British Motocross Nationals after reaching 2nd place overall at Ringwood Motocross Club. A fantastic achievement!
Read MoreWe can’t thank Jacob enough for taking on a Half Marathon Hike with a 32lb Bergen!
Read MoreThe JTYAF provided the funds to purchase two much needed boat covers for the Bournemouth Sea and Royal Marine Cadets.
Read MoreWe received a lovely thank you from Harry, who is an extremely talented young snooker player. A bursary to attend the Snooker Star Academy has really helped him to develop his skills and we wish him all the very best for the future.
Read MoreThomas is raising funds for the JTYAF and Village by Village by having his head shaved! We wish him all the very best for his new look.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to support the Hamworthy Fire Cadet Unit and has made a contribution of £1000 towards youth safety helmets.
Read MoreJosh, a student at Ferndown Upper School, has become the first winner of a new award funded by Wimborne Rotary in a partnership with the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF).
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
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