A dedicated 13-year-old student from Ferndown Upper School has qualified for the prestigious Irish Dancing Ceili World Championships, set to be held in Dublin next month. The JTYAF is proud to step in and support her by providing the necessary funds for her costumes.

A talented 15-year-old student from Ferndown Upper School has been awarded a bursary to attend two prestigious Synchronised/Artistic Swimming Courses in Kent.

After participating in two rigorous selection weekends, a local Girlguide has been chosen for an extraordinary international adventure with Guiding.

The JTYAF is helping to fund swimming for KS2 students who have been unable to access swimming lessons outside of school.

The JTYAF is proud to announce the awarding of a bursary to an exceptionally talented 14-year-old downhill mountain bike racer.

We are thrilled to announce that the John Thornton Music Scholarships will be funding one-on-one tuition for twelve incredibly talented violinists in the year ahead.

The JTYAF has supported a trip to O2 Arena for 50 students from Ferndown Middle School. By contributing to the cost of coach travel, this opportunity has been made accessible for all of the students.

The JTYAF is delighted to support two Explorer Scouts, with a contribution towards an International Trip where they will spend time at Rieneck Castle and then visit Christchurch’s twin town of Aalen.

A 15 year old student who is a member of Army Cadet Music has received funding to purchase a Euphonium to support his ambition of a career in music with the Royal Corps of Army Music

The JTYAF was invited to a Christmas Concert at St Peter’s Church in Bournemouth where the John Thornton Music Scholars performed solos and received their certificates and Award Winners Badges.

The JTYAF was delighted to support a talented young athlete to purchase a javelin and starting blocks enabling her to train more frequently and improve her performance

The JTYAF has supported Bournemouth Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets with funding to purchase an MTA Leadership Kit to develop the cadet’s team working, leadership and communication skills.

A student at Ferndown Upper School who aims to work overseas teaching English as a foreign language, has received a bursary to cover the cost of a Level 5 TEFL Diploma.

The JTYAF has made it possible for a young dancer to look forward to starting her World Championships journey with a costume that will last her many years.

A 12 year old student from West Moors Middle School who has a passion for music will receive keyboard lessons for the coming year, thanks to the JTYAF.

The Army Ten Tors challenge is aimed solely at young people and the JTYAF is delighted to support 6 students from the Compass Learning Centre to take part. The event takes place every year on Dartmoor.

The JTYAF was delighted to award bursaries to seven students at Poole High School to help with the cost of essential equipment for their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Expedition.

The JTYAF was absolutely honoured to be announced as the winners of the Family Values Award at the recent Soldiering On Awards grand finale on Wednesday 16th October.

The JTYAF recently received an application for a brother (17 years) and sister (14 years) who will be competing in the Tap Dance World Championships in Prague later this year.