News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
Two students from Ferndown Upper School received JTYAF bursaries earlier this year to help them to buy new ice skates to develop their figure skating and progress to a higher level in their skating exams.
Read MoreEarlier this year the JTYAF supported an application for funding from 34 local scouts requesting a contribution to help them with the cost of their trip to Switzerland
Read MoreRecently we helped a young girl to travel to Uganda to explore the country, work on a vital conservation project and also help to make a difference within a school.
Read MoreA young Violinist has recently travelled on tour to Amsterdam with the Wessex Youth Orchestra where she was able to play infront of an international audience.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to support 3 cadets from Bournemouth Sea and Royal Marine Cadets to take part in an Off-shore Boating Course early next year
Read MoreA young student with an ambition to become a fashion designer has been supported to take those first important steps towards a career.
Read MoreA local young lady has now completed her Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Expedition in Sierra Nevada, thanks to a little help from the JTYAF.
Read MoreIn June, the St Michael’s ‘Crew’ - 10 intrepid Year 8 pupils - embarked on a five day voyage abpard a Challenger Yacht with the Tall Ships Youth Trust. The JTYAF was delighted to support this fabulous experience.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to contribute towards the cost of a trip to the USA and NASA for another group of 5 students from Victoria Education Centre.
Read MoreOur most recent award has gone out to a young lady who at just 12 years old has already proved her ability as a footballer and an inspirational figure for other young girls.
Read MoreA young man with ambitions of a career in computer graphics and digital art, has been awarded a bursary to fund an 8-week animation course.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has funded a cookery course, ‘Make it With Me’ at the Chewton Glen, where she will be able develop her skills and take another step along the path to achieving her ambitions.
Read MoreA local young boy who suffers from cerebral palsy has received an award from the JTYAF to help with the cost of an electric tricycle.
Read MoreA young man from Christchurch Learning Centre with an avid interest in bikes has been supported with JTYAF funding to start his own business.
Read MoreHorserenity is an equine assisted learning centre providing help for children and adults with their challenges, giving them space and time outdoors with horses
Read MoreThis is the 9th consecutive year that the charity has supported the Dorset & Wilts team to take part in the Nijmegen March, making the challenge accessible to more than 150 Air Cadets over the years.
Read MoreThe 10 Qualified Air Cadet Junior Leaders (QJL’s) pictured above with Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty (centre left) and the Officer Commanding the Junior Leaders Course (centre right) were selected for this year’s JTYAF funded Expedition to Ghana.
Read MoreOne of the best days of the year for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is meeting the students and presenting awards at the annual ceremony at Ferndown Upper School.
Read MoreA young Seargent at 149 (Poole) Squadron Air Training Corps is soon to take part in an STA Level 2 Swim Teachers Course thanks to the JTYAF.
Read MoreA talented young musician from Wessex Youth Orchestra has recently been supported to take part in a tour of Amsterdam this summer.
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.
