Mayor of Ferndown, councillor wilson with Pete and Linda thornton of the JTYAF

The 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.

Alongside High Mead Farm, the JTYAF will benefit from increased awareness and fundraising support throughout the year. This recognition celebrates two local organisations that create opportunities for young people and improve lives across the community.

“This year, I have chosen two organisations that are particularly close to my heart. The first is High Mead Farm, an organisation for which I feel very strongly. They do outstanding work supporting people living with a wide range of challenges. Through engaging activities on the farm, they help individuals build confidence, develop skills and improve their wellbeing.
“The second is the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation. Since 2008, the Foundation has made awards to almost 2,700 young people and supported more than 200 school and community group projects. Their work provides invaluable opportunities for young people to develop their talents, pursue their ambitions and achieve their potential.”
Mayor of Ferndown Councillor Wilson.

We are immensely grateful to the Mayor for choosing to support John’s Foundation. His backing will help raise the profile of our work and enable more young people to access bursaries, scholarships and life-changing opportunities.

We look forward to working with the Mayor, High Mead Farm and the wider Ferndown community throughout the year. Together, we can help more people build confidence, develop their abilities and look forward to brighter futures.