News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
A huge congratulations to Adam, Tom, Will and Pete, who successfully completed their incredible StairMaster Challenge, reaching their target of 3,586 floors in under 10 hours.
Read MoreCongratulations to our determined “pullers” who gave their all on August Bank Holiday Monday at the Dorset Plane Pull. A 35,000 kg Boeing 737 was hauled 50 metres, and we couldn’t be prouder of the East Dorset Sector RAF Air Cadets team that took part.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted that Phoenix Musical Theatre has chosen John’s Foundation as its charity of support this year.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is honoured to have been chosen by the Mayor of Ferndown as one of the charities he will support during his mayoral year.
Read MoreHuge thanks to Adam, Will, Tom and Pete for taking on the Stairmaster Challenge on Sunday 16 August in support of John’s Foundation.
Read MoreA 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, 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 MoreThis 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 MoreA huge thank you goes to Hannah at DorsetFit for organising a fantastic 10-hour Walkathon which raised over £700 for the JTYAF.
Read MoreWe 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 MoreWe 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 MoreThe annual Vintage Afternoon Tea at the Barrington Centre, held in support of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation, once again proved to be a wonderful celebration of community spirit and generosity.
Read MoreA huge JTYAF thank you goes out to Paul for his exceptional organisation of the 9th JTYAF Curry Night at the Cinnamon Indian Restaurant in Ferndown.
Read MoreOur recent Quiz Night was a fantastic success and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who took part. The evening was filled with laughter, friendly competition and a wonderful sense of community. Congratulations to ‘A Good Vintage’ who was the winning team.
Read MoreWe send our thanks to all the members of Twenty4Art for choosing the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) as one of their supported charities during their Art & Craft Sale & Exhibition.
Read MoreA huge thank you to Emily for once again organising the JTYAF Christmas Bingo night at the Cumberland Hotel — our sixth consecutive year of this much-loved event.
Read MoreThe Trustees of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) have kick-started 2026 with a commitment of more than £60,000 in awards, to support the dreams and ambitions of young people throughout our community.
Read MoreThe ‘40 for JT’ challenge, created in honour of what would have been John’s 40th birthday, has genuinely inspired our supporters.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was honoured to be chosen as one of the supported charities for the recent Hearnes Ferndown Firework Event. This fantastic community event, organised by FunFest Events, was an outstanding success on every level.
Read MoreThe Cardboard Campout Challenge 2025, hosted by Ferndown Upper School Sixth Formers raised a staggering £10,095. A testament to these outstanding young people and their commitment and support of the JTYAF.
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.
