£17,000 to Ferndown Upper School students
/We were so pleased to be able to put smiles on the faces of the JTYAF award winners on the day that Ferndown Upper School closed.
Read MoreNews stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
We were so pleased to be able to put smiles on the faces of the JTYAF award winners on the day that Ferndown Upper School closed.
Read MoreLast year a local young lady received an award to fund her sponsorship at Southampton Women’s FC.
Read MoreWe recently received a lovely thank you from Phil Hallett the Chief Executive of the Coda Music Trust for their 2020 award.
Read MoreA young man from Leaf Studio who aims to be an elite triathlete has received funding to support a Level 2 Swim England, Swim Teachers Qualification.
Read MoreWe love to hear how this year’s awards are being put to good use! Beaucroft Foundation School recently contacted us with their list for the year.
Read MoreLongham Pre-school have recently applied for funding to help with the purchase of Incredible Eggs - a Duckling Hatching Kit.
Read MoreTwelve months ago, a local young performer successfully auditioned for the prestigious West End Kids song and dance academy.
Read MoreA Junior Leader on course JL21 is fundraising for the JTYAF by organising a 214 mile cycle ride.
Read MoreTwo local Sea Cadets have received bursaries to help fund an Offshore Power Boat Course to help them make waves in the world.
Read MoreA young lady has received a contribution to help towards a volunteering expedition to Ghana with International Guides.
Read MoreA student from Ferndown Middle School who has joined the Army Cadet Force is determined to peruse a career in security and intelligence in the British Army.
Read MoreWe were extremely impressed with a recent application from a student from Ferndown Middle School who aims to become a Marine Biologist.
Read MoreMeet Henry Thornton - the black labrador supporting the children at Beaucroft Foundation School! He’s doing such a paw-some job!
Read MoreAt their meeting on Saturday the Trustees of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation allocated a staggering £86,000 for awards in 2020!
Read MoreThe JTYAF has enabled 10 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to take part in achieving their Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award.
Read MoreWe are delighted to support them and can’t wait to hear about their adventures.
Read MoreA little Brownie from 3rd West Moors Brownies will be able to enjoy lots of adventures at Brownie Camp next year thanks to a little help from the JTYAF.
Read MoreHampreston First School have been awarded new playground play equipment during 2019.
Read MoreA local Jitsu Club has recently been provided with an award for new club t-shirts.
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.
Our £1million milestone video by Andy and Corin from the Bournemouth Echo 🎥
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.