Emma's Black Mountains Trail Marathon raises over £800!
/Congratulations to Emma on completion of the Black Mountains Trail Marathon and the incredible £832.50 raised for the JTYAF!
Read MoreNews stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
Congratulations to Emma on completion of the Black Mountains Trail Marathon and the incredible £832.50 raised for the JTYAF!
Read MoreThe Ferndown Golf Club Ladies Captain has kindly chosen John’s Foundation as her charity of support for 2023 and the ‘Triathlon with a Twist’ was her most recent fundraising event.
Read MoreA lovely thank you recently received from a student at Ferndown Upper School.
Read MoreThe 4th Fly Fishing Event organised by Paul Hooker in support of John’s Foundation (JTYAF) raised an amazing £501!
Read MoreBursaries were awarded to two young people to help with their DofE Silver Expedition fees. Without this help it would have been financially impossible for them to take part.
Read MoreWe were privileged to have the opportunity to join Barbara and Phil at their recent ‘Walk in the Woods’ Coffee Morning.
Read MoreA scholarship was awarded to a talented 13-year-old from Ferndown Upper School who has been selected for Team GB to compete in the World Martial Arts Games in Florida in July.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to help to get things started for a Junior Table Tennis Club by funding the hall hire for one year. This ensures that children can take part regardless of financial constraints at home.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to be selected by the Lodge of the Meridian for a fabulous donation of £250.00
Read MoreThe 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 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.
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
The JTYAF is supported by the following businesses, we are very grateful for their generosity.