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January 14, 2022

Traverse Wall for Sensory Room

January 14, 2022/ Guest User
Traverse Wall for Sensory Room

The JTYAF has made a financial contribution towards a traverse wall for the sensory room at Parley First School.

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January 14, 2022/ Guest User/
Award winners
January 14, 2022

BMX Rider Aiming for National Series

January 14, 2022/ Guest User
BMX Rider Aiming for National Series

The JTYAF has awarded funding to a local 10 year old who is a talented BMX rider and recently won the Club Series at Bournemouth BMX Club.

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January 14, 2022/ Guest User/
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January 14, 2022

Helping Young People with the DofE Journey

January 14, 2022/ Guest User
Helping Young People with the DofE Journey

We have recently awarded funding to help with expedition costs and equipment for 2 young people completing their Bronze Awards and one young lady taking part in a Gold Award Expedition.

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January 14, 2022/ Guest User/
Award winners
December 13, 2021

The John Thornton Scholarship at the Coda Fiddle Orchestra

December 13, 2021/ Guest User
The John Thornton Scholarship at the Coda Fiddle Orchestra

The Coda Fiddle Orchestra Christmas Concert at St Peter’s Church in Bournemouth was a great opportunity for these talented young musicians to shine.

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December 13, 2021/ Guest User/
Award winners
November 18, 2021

Thank You

November 18, 2021/ Guest User
Thank You

The JTYAF receives a great many thank you’s and we are always pleased to hear the difference that JTYAF awards make to young people.

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November 18, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Award winners
November 18, 2021

Q School for Dorset Champion Snooker Player

November 18, 2021/ Guest User

The JTYAF is delighted to support a local 19 year old amateur who has been competing since the age of 7. He has reached the final of the England 16 Championship, captained the England Under 16 team at the Home Internationals and is currently Dorset Open Champion.

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November 18, 2021/ Guest User/
Award winners
November 05, 2021

FWB Park Brown's Remarkable Lives Series - Jaco van Gass

November 05, 2021/ Guest User
FWB Park Brown's Remarkable Lives Series - Jaco van Gass

We would like to thank FWB Park Brown, Matthew Quinn and the legendery Jaco van Gass for their generous support of John’s Foundation.

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November 05, 2021/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
November 04, 2021

Scout Camp in Switzerland

November 04, 2021/ Guest User
Scout Camp in Switzerland

A young man from Mudeford Sea Scouts is being supported to attend a Scout Camp in Kandersteg Switzerland in 2022.

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November 04, 2021/ Guest User/
Award winners
October 25, 2021

Jamie's Half Raises almost £1000!

October 25, 2021/ Guest User
Jamie's Half Raises almost £1000!

We were delighted when Jamie chose the JTYAF as his recipient charity for the Bournemouth Half Marathon. He not only smashed the 13.1 miles but smashed his fundraising target too. He aimed to achieve £750 in sponsorship and was amazed to raise an incredible £960!

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October 25, 2021/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
October 07, 2021

Bournemouth Half - Good luck Wayne and Jamie!

October 07, 2021/ Guest User
Bournemouth Half - Good luck Wayne and Jamie!

A big shout out to Wayne and Jamie who will be running the Bournemouth Half Marathon for the JTYAF on Sunday 10th October.

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October 07, 2021/ Guest User/
October 03, 2021

FUS Year 10 Relay for the JTYAF

October 03, 2021/ Guest User
FUS Year 10 Relay for the JTYAF

We’re so grateful to the students at Ferndown Upper School for their continued support. We were delighted to receive a cheque for £76.30 from Year 10. The proceeds from their relay event.

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October 03, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
September 30, 2021

Jade's London Marathon for the JTYAF

September 30, 2021/ Guest User
Jade's London Marathon for the JTYAF

Jade is a great friend of the JTYAF and is taking part in the London Marathon in support of John’s Foundation.

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September 30, 2021/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
September 28, 2021

Aston Martin Driving Experience - Raffle Winner

September 28, 2021/ Guest User
Aston Martin Driving Experience - Raffle Winner

We had a great response to our Aston Martin Driving Experience Raffle which raised £500 for the JTYAF. Congratulations to Bryan who had winning ticket number 146 and is delighted with his prize.

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September 28, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
September 27, 2021

Plane Pulls in almost £1500 for the JTYAF

September 27, 2021/ Guest User
Plane Pulls in almost £1500 for the JTYAF

We would like to thank all the team members of the Saxon Strainers & Anytime Fitness Christchurch, Go Ape Moors Valley and JK House Training Centre for taking part in this years Plane Pull. Not forgetting our good friend, the Stig, who has been supporting the JTYAF at the Plane Pull since it began.

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September 27, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
September 27, 2021

Training Kit for Girls Under 9's

September 27, 2021/ Guest User
Training Kit for Girls Under 9's

Maiden Newton Youth Football Club has now attracted enough girls to set up an all girls Under 9’s team. The JTYAF is delighted to provide funding towards the training tops for this new girls team which will carry the JTYAF logo as they represent their club at both home and away matches.

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September 27, 2021/ Guest User/
Award winners
September 17, 2021

Kite Foilers - JTYAF Award winner is now Youth National Champion!

September 17, 2021/ Guest User
Kite Foilers - JTYAF Award winner is now Youth National Champion!

The JTYAF was delighted to support this young man with a scholarship to contribute towards a Race Foil Kite and absolutely thrilled to hear that his new Race Foil Kite helped him to win the Youth National Champions!

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September 17, 2021/ Guest User/
September 17, 2021

Unique Auction Item - A Visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

September 17, 2021/ Guest User
Unique Auction Item - A Visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

At the JTYAF VIP Hospitality Day at the Bournemouth Air Festival we were delighted to be able to offer our guests some amazing prizes.

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September 17, 2021/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
September 09, 2021

Air Show Hospitality Raises £3500 for the JTYAF!

September 09, 2021/ Guest User
Air Show Hospitality Raises £3500 for the JTYAF!

Our biggest event of the year is our VIP Hospitality Day at the Bournemouth Air Festival and it was so good to get back to it after all the Covid restrictions.

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September 09, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
August 12, 2021

St Michael's Middle School and their Tall Ships Adventure

August 12, 2021/ Guest User
St Michael's Middle School and their Tall Ships Adventure

The JTYAF contributed towards an adventure with the Tall Ships Youth Trust for 10 young people from St Michael’s Middle School.

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August 12, 2021/ Guest User/
Thank you, Award winners
August 12, 2021

Swimming the Dream!

August 12, 2021/ Guest User
Swimming the Dream!

The JTYAF has recently supported a dedicated 14 year old who is a national level swimmer and training with the Performance Squad.

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August 12, 2021/ Guest User/
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JTYAF

The 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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About Us

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.


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Registered Charity Number: 1125277  .  Postal Address:  PO Box 7124  .  Ferndown  .  Dorset  .  BH22 2DB

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