Welcome to the website of

The John Thornton
Young Achievers Foundation

Registered Charity No: 1125277          Patron: Simon Weston OBE

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Lt John 'JT' Thornton RM, from Ferndown, Dorset, was tragically killed, aged 22, in southern Afghanistan on 30th March 2008.

John lived his dream and died doing the job he loved.

This charity has been founded with the simple objective that John wanted as his legacy: to encourage and assist young people to 'climb as high as they can dream'.

In association with:
• Ferndown Upper School >
• Dorset & Wilts Wing Air Cadets >
• Air Cadet Junior Leaders Course >