News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
A talented young man is excelling on his taekwondo journey, taking part in competitions across the world proudly representing the UK and bringing home gold medals.
He has recently competed in the Scottish Open Poomsae Championships, Unite Poomsae Nationals, Portuguese Open and the British International Championships which had over 750 other competitors.
He won 5 x bronze, 3 x silver and 3 x gold medals and has been invited to join the 2018 team.
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.
