News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
A local Girl Guide from 1st West Moors Rangers has been selected to attend a 2-week international trip to Canada in Summer 2017.
She will be part of a team of 20 travelling from the south west hoping to experience new life skills, make new memories and learn about the Canadian culture.
She has been raising funds for the trip so far by making fudge, face painting, sponsored parachute jump and creating bookmarks.
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.
