News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
The JTYAF was chosen as the charity of support for 2023/24 by the President of Ferndown and Parley Rotary Club . The JTYAF had a fantastic year with Bill at the helm and his generous donation of £3000 will make a huge contribution to the opportunities that John’s Foundation can provide for local young people in the year ahead
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to receive a whole pack of lovely thank you letters from students at Beaucroft Foundation School.
Read MoreThe picture above shows our Award Winner and Cheer Leading Captain, collecting the 5th Place banner from the judges at the Cheer City Nationals, on behalf of the Aces Youth Cheerleading Team.
Read MoreA talented athlete who is 15 years old has received an award from the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to support young families to access the fabulous outdoor opportunities that Child in the Wild Forest School provides.
Read MoreA 15-year-old young carer will be taking part in her Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition with the help of the JTYAF.
Read MoreA 16-year-old from Christchurch Learning Centre has received support to buy essential safety equipment to help him to take part in Muay Thai.
Read MoreA talented musician who plays Tuba and is a member of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, has received a JTYAF bursary towards the costs of his music tuition.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has helped a 13 year old to buy the safety equipment essential to help to keep him safe on his mountain bike.
Read MoreA scholarship has been awarded to a 17 year old student from Budmouth Academy to support her participation in a 4 week school volunteering expedition to Borneo.
Read MoreA talented circus student has gained a place on a specialist one-week intensive circus training course at the Ecole Nationale Cirque in Montreal.
Read MorePaul recently organised his 7th JTYAF Curry Night at the Cinnamon Indian Restaurant in Ferndown and what a great night it was.
Read MoreThe JTYAF Vintage Afternoon Tea with the fabulous Land Girls, raised an amazing £2104!
Read MoreThe JTYAF was honoured to have been selected by Wimborne Model Town as their charity of support for 2023. We were invited to the grand opening where we were presented with a cheque for a fantastic £100!
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation was founded almost 16 years ago and has recently reached an incredible milestone.
Read MoreA member of the Aces Cheer cheerleading squad has received support to help with the cost of new cheerleading shoes and hotel accomodation fees.
Read MoreThese outstanding young people have now raised more than £20,0000 for John’s Foundation, a fantastic fundraising achievement which will support a great many young people to follow their dreams.
Read MoreA huge thank you to Julie and all the members at Ferndown Golf Club, who supported the JTYAF so generously. To raise £11,436 is testament to the kindness and generosity of all those who contributed and an achievement to be truly proud of.
Read MoreA 15 year old from Weymouth who is participating in the Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has had funding to help with the cost of a pair of walking boots and a sleeping bag.
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.
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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.
