News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
Elliott Dodds recently completed the Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Expedition for his Duke of Edinburgh award. The JTYAF were pleased to be able to help with the equipment for his adventure.
Read MoreChristchurch Fire Cadet Dean Wilcox had an award for drumming lessons towards achieving his Silver Duke of Edinburgh.
Read MoreRosemary Locock, CSTT Education Officer, Youth Diversion has written a report about the recent Dorset Fire and Rescue Service Cadets European Exchange.
Read MoreNicholas Andreou, a student from Ferndown Upper School has been awarded funds to help him pursue his dream career as a professional musician.
Read MoreThey will plan and budget for the trip, develop teamwork and leadership skills and have the opportunity to meet Girl Guides from other areas.
Read MoreDorset and Wilts Wing Air Training Corps have been awarded funds to buy archery equipment for the cadets in Dorset and Wilts Wing.
Read MoreThe JTYAF recently supported three local Scouts in attending the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan. Rebecca, George and Robert all had a great time.
Read MoreA young musician from Ferndown Middle School has received support from the JTYAF so that he can continue with his lessons.
Read MoreA group from St Pauls church Throop have just got back from an exciting trip to South Africa. Here's their diary from their trip:
Read MoreGeorge has recently returned from his Trans Andes expedition and has written to tell us all about his fabulous trip.
Read MoreA young member of Weymouth Taekwondo Club has been awarded a grant so he can pursue his passion and represent Great Britain.
Read MoreA local Air Cadet from 171 Squadron (Christchurch) has been awarded a grant to help towards achieving his bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Read MoreOver the past few months Elliott Beauchamp has been working towards an exciting media project, supported by the JTYAF.
Read MoreLewis Brimble has just returned from the World Transplant Games in Argentina after winning a gold medal in the Badminton Singles Competition.
Read MoreMax was welcomed aboard the Challenger Yacht as a Crew Member where he spent four days voyaging the seas with the Tall Ships Youth Trust.
Read MoreDuring his time in Borneo, Cameron participated in a number of projects to benefit the rural communities.
Read MoreZak and Shannon spent 2 weeks at the Wildlife Friends Foundation of Thailand and helped animals who previously worked for the trekking and domestic industries and were rescued and moved into the sanctuary.
Read MoreTwo talented musicians have been awarded funds to pursue their passion in music, one for the violin and one for playing the guitar.
Read MoreA valued Air Cadet from 171 Squadron (Christchurch) Air Training Corps has been awarded funds to travel to the ATC Summer Camp Akrotiri in Cyprus.
Read MoreA Girl Guide has been awarded funds to support her passion for swimming and another girl guide has been awarded funds to pursue her passion of music.
Read MoreThe 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.
