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April 06, 2023

Paul's Curry Night At the Cinnamon raises £659!

April 06, 2023/ Guest User
Paul's Curry Night At the Cinnamon raises £659!

Paul has been a great friend of the JTYAF for many years and his 6th Curry Night at the Cinnamon Indian Restaurant in Ferndown was another huge success.

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April 06, 2023/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
April 06, 2023

Wimborne Model Town chooses the JTYAF

April 06, 2023/ JTYAF
Wimborne Model Town chooses the JTYAF

The JTYAF is honoured to have been selected by Wimborne Model Town as their charity of support for the next 2 years.

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April 06, 2023/ JTYAF/
Fundraising
March 28, 2023

Off Shore Sailing Course

March 28, 2023/ JTYAF
Off Shore Sailing Course

A 13 year old Sea Cadet has recently received a bursary to contribute towards the cost of an Off Shore Sailing Course.

Image courtesy of Ivonne Wierink Canva.com

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March 28, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
March 28, 2023

Girlguiding - Help for Young Leader

March 28, 2023/ JTYAF
Girlguiding - Help for Young Leader

The JTYAF has this year expanded its support of Girlguiding to include the whole of Dorset and we were delighted to get our first application for 2023

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March 28, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
March 08, 2023

Following Isabella's Progress

March 08, 2023/ JTYAF
Following Isabella's Progress

The JTYAF is delighted to continue to support Isabella and last year helped with the expenses of attending the British Para-Swimming Winter National Meet 2022.

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March 08, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
March 06, 2023

Thank you from Beaucroft

March 06, 2023/ JTYAF
Thank you from Beaucroft

We recently received a lovely thank you from the Headteacher at Beaucroft Foundation School on behalf of all the students.

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March 06, 2023/ JTYAF/
Thank you, Award winners
March 02, 2023

Thank you for DofE Equipment from FUS

March 02, 2023/ JTYAF
Thank you for DofE Equipment from FUS

JTYAF funding made it possible for Ferndown Upper Schooll to buy new tents, stoves and camping equipment for students taking part in the Duke of Edinburghs Award. 

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March 02, 2023/ JTYAF/
February 21, 2023

Adam's Bursary for Powerchair Football

February 21, 2023/ Guest User
Adam's Bursary for Powerchair Football

A young man from Weymouth has received a bursary award to help him compete in Power-chair football competitions in Nottingham this year.

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February 21, 2023/ Guest User/
February 13, 2023

International Competition with Double Mini Tramp Squad

February 13, 2023/ JTYAF
International Competition with Double Mini Tramp Squad

The JTYAF was delighted to support this very talented young lady who was selected to compete in Portugal with the England Double Mini Trampoline Squad.

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February 13, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
February 01, 2023

JTYAF Bingo - Eyes Down and Funds Up by £1636!

February 01, 2023/ JTYAF
JTYAF Bingo - Eyes Down and Funds Up by £1636!

Huge thanks to Emily for a fabulously festive evening for our 3rd annual JTYAF Christmas bingo! It was a really great evening, a lot of fun and raised an incredible £1636 in the process!

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February 01, 2023/ JTYAF/
Fundraising, Thank you
January 31, 2023

Oops Wow Messy Art on Hive Beach

January 31, 2023/ JTYAF
Oops Wow Messy Art on Hive Beach

Summer is an extremely distant memory, so we thought we’d capture a bit of sunshine as we reflect on the fabulous Oops Wow Messy Art on Hive Beach which the JTYAF supported last year.

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January 31, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
January 26, 2023

JTYAF Award Beaucroft Foundation School £5000

January 26, 2023/ JTYAF
JTYAF Award Beaucroft Foundation School £5000

Pete Thornton was delighted to present Beaucroft Head Teacher, Joe Barnett, with a cheque for £5,000, which will support enrichment activities for his students.

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January 26, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
January 19, 2023

Award Winner Swimming For England

January 19, 2023/ JTYAF
Award Winner Swimming For England

The JTYAF was delighted to support this talented young swimmer with funding to purchase skins and goggles, and recently received some exciting feedback from her.

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January 19, 2023/ JTYAF/
January 16, 2023

Trustees Allocate £85,000 for Awards in 2023!

January 16, 2023/ JTYAF
Trustees Allocate £85,000 for Awards in 2023!

At our meeting on Saturday the Trustees of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) allocated £85,000 for awards in 2023

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January 16, 2023/ JTYAF/
Fundraising
December 29, 2022

Ladies Captain Chooses the JTYAF

December 29, 2022/ JTYAF
Ladies Captain Chooses the JTYAF

The Ladies Captain at Ferndown Golf Club has chosen the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation as her charity of support for 2023.

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December 29, 2022/ JTYAF/
Thank you, Fundraising
December 13, 2022

Jubilee Award supports new Student Hub at Ferndown Upper School

December 13, 2022/ JTYAF
Jubilee Award supports new Student Hub at Ferndown Upper School

As part of this year’s Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Awards, the JTYAF made funding available to local schools for special enrichment projects aimed at supporting the mental health and well being of the children.

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December 13, 2022/ JTYAF/
December 05, 2022

Thank You to St Peter' Community Choir

December 05, 2022/ JTYAF
Thank You to St Peter' Community Choir

We are extremely grateful to St Peter’s Community Choir for choosing the JTYAF as one of their charities of support for their recent concert.

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December 05, 2022/ JTYAF/
December 05, 2022

Coda Fiddle Orchestra - JTYAF Music Scholars

December 05, 2022/ JTYAF
Coda Fiddle Orchestra - JTYAF Music Scholars

The JTYAF was thrilled to attend the Coda Fiddle Orchestra Concert at St Peter’s Church in Bournemouth and have the opportunity to watch the ten John Thornton Music Scholars perform.

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December 05, 2022/ JTYAF/
November 28, 2022

Uniform for Performing Arts School

November 28, 2022/ Admin
Uniform for Performing Arts School

A young man with ambitions to become a dancer with a ballet company has received a bursary to help him with the cost of essential uniform to attend a Performing Arts School

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November 28, 2022/ Admin/
Award winners
November 14, 2022

Osmington Bay Adventure

November 14, 2022/ JTYAF
Osmington Bay Adventure

A young lady from West Moors Middle will be able to join her school friends on a residential trip to Osmington Bay PGL thanks to the JTYAF.

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November 14, 2022/ JTYAF/
Award winners
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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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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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