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 is pleased to contribute towards the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band to play at the Last Post ceremony, at the Menin Gate in Ypres.
The talented young band has passed the audition and are due to play in August later this year. It is a great honour and achievement for the group.
The band is based on that of the Royal Marines and consists of brass, woodwind and a corps of drums.
For more information please visit www.bymb.org.uk
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.
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.
