News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
The JTYAF has supported 3 young people from Bournemouth Sea Cadets in recent months. Two Cadets will be taking part in an Off-Shore Sailing Course and another an Off-shore Power Boat Course.
Read MoreA 16 year old musician from Christchurch Scouts has received a bursary to support her attendance for a week at the National Scout and Guide Youth Symphony Orchestra in Birmingham.
Read MoreThank you to Clare and Peter for their kind support of the JTYAF at their joint Big Birthday Party.
Read MoreA 15 year old Air Cadet from 149 (Poole) Squadron who aims for a career in Air Traffic Control has been awarded a bursary from the JTYAF to further his ambitions.
Read MoreA 15 year old musician seeking to go to the next level as an oboeist has received a bursary from the JTYAF to contribute towards the cost of a new instrument.
Read MoreThe Ladies Captain at Ferndown Golf Club has kindly chosen the JTYAF as her charity of support for 2023 and has organised a Triathlon Challenge with a difference as a fundraiser.
Read MoreA student at Ferndown Upper School who is a talented pianist recently received a bursary to cover the cost of piano lessons and grading exams to support his development as a musician.
Read MoreThe Amphibious Lodge 9050 chose John’s Foundation as their recipient charity for a donation of over £1000. We were absolutely thrilled.
Read MoreA 15 year old student at Wey Valley Academy has recently sent us a report about his expedition to the Quantocks for his Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has been supporting students at Beaucroft Foundation School for 12 years providing funding which has enabled the school to offer opportunities for exciting and meaningful experiences for their young people.
Read MoreWe were thrilled to receive feedback from a young man who is a student at Ferndown Uppoer School and was awarded a bursary to pay for race fees and help with the cleaning and maintenance of his Enduro Bike.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to contribute towards the transport costs for 40 cadets from 878 Squadron Air Training Corps, to travel to Achiet le Grand in the Somme.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has recently supported East Dorset Scouts with funding to buy a new marquee for their scouting nights away. The new mess tent will provide a larger area for cooking and eating and provide a space for activities at night and in rainy weather.
Read MoreExercise Mountain Storm 2023 will take place in Banff, Canada, in August this year. This incredible two week trip with the Air Cadets, involveds a six day wilderness expedition and a whole range of outdoor adventure activities, including white water rafting.
Read MoreJohn Thornton Music Scholars Joseph, Emma and Adam scooped up the prizes in the Violin Grade 6 & 7 solo class at this year's Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival.
Read MoreThe JTYAF Vintage Afternoon Tea with the fabulous Land Girls, raised an amazing £1504!
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to have the opportunity to meet the Award Winners at Ferndown Upper School, for the first time since the Covid pandemic. Bursaries and scholarships were presented to the students during an Awards Assembly, which was the perfect opportunity to celebrate their considerable achievements.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has received a special donation in memory of Peter James Bailey which has touched us deeply.
Read MoreThe Junior Leaders on Course 23 organised an incredible range of fundraising activities. From 10,000 pull ups to paddling from Glasgow to Edinburgh, from mountain climbs, runs, walks, cycles, bag packs to football matches. Their innovative ideas were endless.
Read MoreA young Air Cadet has recently received a bursary to help with the cost of a GCSE Spanish trip to develop his language skills and understanding of the Spanish culture.
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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