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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

We’re incredibly proud to share the impact of our recent support for an amazing four‑legged hero through Helpful Hounds.

The JTYAF is proud to welcome the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band as one of their organisations of support for 2026.

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.

The JTYAF is proud to be supporting the ambitions of talented young people, and recently, we had the privilege of helping a gifted snooker player to enter the World Snooker Federation Championships in Bulgaria.

A talented 16-year-old Sea Cadet from Bournemouth is set to achieve his Day Skipper Theory qualification, thanks to the support of JTYAF.

One of our award winners received a bursary to support her ambition of competing in more dog agility competitions, with the ultimate goal of qualifying for Crufts — and we’re thrilled to say she did just that.

The JTYAF is thrilled to announce its support for three exceptional local Scouts and Guides, who have been chosen to represent Dorset County at the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk, Poland, in 2027.

The RAF Air Cadets from Highworth Supermarine Squadron took part in an unforgettable experience at the 2025 Air Cadet Remembrance Camp in France, thanks in part to the support of the JTYAF.

A motivated and determined 15 year old has received vital funding to purchase professional hair cutting equipment—an essential step towards his dream career.

Thanks to the JTYAF, a young athlete has been able to acquire a technical sports vest designed to monitor and enhance his performance as a runner.

Bournemouth Explorer Scouts are preparing for a remarkable International Camp at Lake Balaton in Hungary, with help from the generous support of the JTYAF.

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to JTYAF funding, Hampreston First School will be welcoming 12 brand new Bee-Bots (programmable floor robots) into their classrooms.