News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
We were delighted to hear that Isabella competed in her first para Swimming Event of the season, at The South East and South West Para Swimming championships in Bristol and gained 3 gold medals and 1 Silver!
Read MoreThanks to the JTYAF, a 13 year old sea cadet is looking forward to the opportunity of taking part in an Introduction to Sea Going Sailing Course on the TS Royalist, the Sea Cadets flagship.
Read MoreHuge thanks to Lucy and Will who raised a fantastic £112.50! This funding will make an important difference to the opportunities that we can provide for young people in the future and we would like to pass on our thanks to the friends and family who supported them.
Read MoreWe were delighted to receive a request to support a 14 year old with funding to help towards her practice expedition and final expedition costs for her Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award.
Read MoreA talented 13 year old has been awarded funding to cover the cost of his piano lessons for 12 weeks.
Read MoreA talented 13 year old actor who is described as ‘born to perform’ by his drama school, is heading for a bright career ahead of him.
Read MoreWhat a great day at the 13th Dorset Plane Pull! Huge thanks to Rich, Kyrie, Peter and the Team for another fantastic event. It just gets better!
Read MoreOur VIP Hospitality Day at the Bournemouth Air Festival was the best yet. The event is hosted at Bayside Restaurant by Tracey and her outstanding team from Slick Events. The guests literally have the best seats in town.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to contribute towards a trip for a group of 15 students from Ferndown Upper School making it accessible for them and giving them the opportunity to attend a Design and Technology Conference in Paris.
Read MoreThe star prize for our raffle at the JTYAF Air Show Hospitality Day will be a Wheelbarrow full of great wines. Huge thanks to Stewarts Garden Centre in Christchurch who have made this possible by kindly donating a wheelbarrow in a very appropriate burgundy colour!
Read MoreWimborne teenager Isabella Haynes is the latest winner of the John Thornton Young Achiever of the Year award, funded by Wimborne Rotary.
Read MoreParley First School has recently received an award to refurbish a boat which will be used to promote well being and provide a special space for the children at play time.
Read MoreA member of the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band (BYMB) with ambitions to join the Royal Marine Band Service has received an award from the JTYAF to help him to achieve his dream.
Read MoreI’m sending you this email to thank you so very much for sponsoring me. I have had
an amazing 6 weeks of cricket and have learnt so much in my first match that I played after my first coaching session I topped scored with 44 runs. My coach Steve at Bournemouth has said how much I have improved within 6 weeks, also my Blandford club have put my name forward to play for Dorset which I am keeping my fingers crossed I get selected.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation supported Megan from Ferndown Middle School with a bursary for a cookery course when she was in year 5. This grant enabled Megan to pursue her passion for cooking and she has participated in many cookery events/challenges.
Read MoreBMX brother and sister duo are having a great season with the help of the JTYAF. They recently took part in the Britsih Cycling National Series BMX championships in Scotland and both came away with trophies.
Read MoreA young Fire Cadet who is currently taking part in the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service Cadets Scheme has also embarked on her Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Read MoreThe NCO Team at 874 (Sherbourne) Squadron RAF Air Cadets applied to the JTYAF for funding to purchase an MTa Team Kit. John’s Foundation was delighted to make this award to support leadership training at the squadron and we look forward to hearing all about their achievements.
Read MoreHuge thanks to Ferndown Rotary Club for organising this great event. The JTYAF really enjoyed seeing so many friends and supporters, thank you to everyone who called by to say hello. Huge thanks must also go to our volunteers for their fantastic help on the day.
Read MoreCongratulations and huge thanks, to all the Coastal Tabbers who took part in the 15 miler along the Jurassic Coast on Saturday 11th June. Everyone completed the course and arrived at the Royal Marines Memorial on the cliff top at Emmets Hill, to lay a poppy in memory of fallen.
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.
