News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
A trio of local young people are using their grant to support a dynamic media project in Poole working with the Musical Director of St Peter’s Church in Parkstone to create a music video to be released for Christmas 2015.
Read More'War Story' is the Imperial War Museum's (IWM) project to build a collection of material relating to the personal experiences of members of the British Armed Forces who have served in Afghanistan.
Read MoreThe White Heather is bringing the red carpet to Ferndown and invites you to celebrate New Years Eve at their Hollywood themed Party.
Read MoreThe second JTYAF Companion Dog Show was a great success raising almost £400 for the JTYAF! We had lots of entries for both the Pedigree and Novelty Classes, lots of rosettes and trophies awarded and lots of very proud owners!
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.
