Gorsemoor Scouts Set Sail for a Weekend of Adventure
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Gorsemoor Scouts are preparing for an exciting sailing weekend with the Discovery Sailing Project, thanks to support from the JTYAF.
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A Life-Changing Expedition Across Southern Africa
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The JTYAF was delighted to support a student from Ferndown Upper School with essential kit for an exciting World Challenge expedition to Eswatini and Mozambique.
Read MoreFinding Her Voice: Singing Lessons Help Young Performer Shine
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A young music student has written to thank the JTYAF after receiving funding for singing lessons, which have helped her develop her vocal skills, improve her confidence and make strong progress towards her Music GCSE.
Read MorePaul’s Fundraising Reaches £10,000 Milestone for JTYAF
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Paul, a great friend and ambassador of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF), has been thanked for an extraordinary 10 years of fundraising support after his latest charity fly fishing day raised £307.35.
Read MoreSupporting Safety and Ambition in American Football
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A dedicated 16-year-old American football player has received a JTYAF award to help cover the cost of a new American football helmet, giving him access to the up-to-date protective equipment he needs to continue developing safely in the sport.
Read MoreHelping Guides Travel to Wembley for The Big Gig
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The JTYAF is delighted to support fifty North East Forest Division Guides with a contribution towards transport costs for an exciting trip to Wembley in October, where they will attend Girlguiding’s pop concert, The Big Gig.
Read MoreSupporting a Young Sportsman to Pro Direct Academy
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A talented 16-year-old student from Ferndown Upper School has secured an exciting scholarship at Pro Direct Academy in Hamworthy, where he will undertake the NCFE Level 3 in Sport.
Read MoreFete on the Field Sunshine, Smiles and Community
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This year’s Fete on the Field was the best yet, with glorious sunshine, a wonderful community atmosphere and plenty of little visitors stopping by the JTYAF stall to enjoy a game of Hook a Duck.
Read MoreDorsetFit 10-Hour Walkathon Raises over £700 for John’s Foundation
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A huge thank you goes to Hannah at DorsetFit for organising a fantastic 10-hour Walkathon which raised over £700 for the JTYAF.
Read MoreGiving a Young Child a Voice Through Communication Technology
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The JTYAF is delighted to have supported a five-year-old child who is preverbal and has an autism diagnosis by funding an iPad with the Proloquo2Go communication app installed.
Read MoreSupporting a Rising Musician as He Prepares for University
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The JTYAF has funded the purchase of a cella for a talented young musician who has been offered a place on an Actor Musician BA Degree course at university,
Read MoreCelebrating Achievement: A Well-Deserved Award for a Young Angler
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We’re delighted to award a bursary for fishing equipment to a 14-year-old who shows real skill, dedication, and a strong personal connection to fishing. For him, fishing is more than a hobby. The quiet time, patience, and achievement help him balance school and wellbeing.
Read MoreDorset author to attend Ferndown Fete in support of JTYAF
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A guest appearance by local author Janine Pulford will take place at the JTYAF stand at Fete on the Field in Ferndown on 20 June. Dorset author Janine Pulford will be signing copies of her latest release ‘Paws in the Flood’ at Ferndown Fete on the Field in support of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Read MoreFrom Bursary Support to the World Stage: A Former Award Winner’s Thank You
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We were delighted to hear from a former JTYAF award winner whose bursary helped her buy a drum kit and continue pursuing her ambition of becoming a professional drummer.
Read MorePaul and Purbeck Powerlifting Club Take On 50-Tonne Bench Press Challenge for JTYAF
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Paul and his gym buddies from Purbeck Powerlifting Club are preparing to take on an extraordinary fundraising challenge for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation. Their goal is to bench press an incredible 50 tonnes in just 40 minutes — a feat that will test strength, endurance and teamwork to the limit
Read MoreA New Chapter for the JTYAF Minibus
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We are delighted to share some wonderful news. The JTYAF has now purchased the minibus that we had previously leased for the past 10 years.
Read MoreOpening Doors to Adventure: Supporting Ten Students on Their Duke of Edinburgh Journey
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We’re delighted to share how the JTYAF has been able to support ten students from Lytchett Minster School as they take part in their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions.
Read MoreA Hero on Four Legs: Helping Change a Child’s Life
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We’re incredibly proud to share the impact of our recent support for an amazing four‑legged hero through Helpful Hounds.
Read MoreSupporting Young Musicians: Bournemouth Youth Marching Band Joins JTYAF
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The JTYAF is proud to welcome the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band as one of their organisations of support for 2026.
Read MoreChild in the Wild: Forest School for All
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The JTYAF is proud to support Hayley’s wonderful Child in the Wild Forest School by funding sessions for families who might not otherwise be able to enjoy the benefits of outdoor play and learning.
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