News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
28 Year Four pupils from Parley First School were able to travel to Canford School in the new JTYAF branded minibus to take part in a Cricket Festival organised by the English Cricket Board.
During the morning the children took part in learning bowling and batting skills to prepare them for matches during the afternoon umpired by sports leaders from St Michael’s School. They displayed excellent teamwork, sportsman ship and skills throughout.
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.
