At just nine years old, this exceptionally talented golfer is already making an impressive mark on the sport, regularly competing against players three or four years older. He recently qualified for the Dorset Golf Skills Finals, placing him among the top ten golfers in the country in his age group.

A dedicated 14-year-old language student has received JTYAF funding towards a five-day Year 10 GCSE Spanish trip to Málaga in 2027.

The JTYAF is delighted to support four Bournemouth Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets, aged 12 to 16, as they take part in valuable offshore training courses.

A talented 15-year-old from Ferndown Upper School has received a JTYAF scholarship to support his ambition to become a professional racing driver. His exceptional ability has already seen him progress from Junior Rotax to Senior Rotax two years earlier than usual.

Linda and Pete Thornton were honoured to attend the launch of Ferndown Upper School’s new library, a welcoming space that the JTYAF was proud to help make possible.

The JTYAF is delighted to support a talented 16-year-old athlete from Swim Bournemouth with a scholarship to help him continue developing in the sport he loves.

The JTYAF is proud to support the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Dorset, helping more young people access opportunities that build confidence, resilience and valuable life skills.

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is delighted to support Bournemouth Youth Marching Band, one of the largest and most successful youth marching bands in the South.

One of our exceptionally talented award winners has secured one of just 28 places available worldwide on the three-year Professional Conservatory programme at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City.

JTYAF support is helping an outstanding 16-year-old combine an ambitious sporting challenge with important community work

The JTYAF was delighted to support three pupils from St Michael’s Middle School on an unforgettable Tall Ships adventure—an opportunity that would not have been possible without funding.

A 13-year-old member of Christchurch Scouts has received a JTYAF bursary towards a seven-day Scout trip to North Wales

A talented 12-year-old musician has received a JTYAF bursary to fund a term of cello lessons, helping her continue developing her musical skills and work towards her Grade 4 examination at the end of the year.

The JTYAF is delighted to support a talented local swimmer as he prepares to compete at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in Birmingham this August.

The JTYAF is delighted to support Ferndown Squadron Air Cadets with funding towards an Adventure Training Camp at PGL Osmington.

Gorsemoor Scouts are preparing for an exciting sailing weekend with the Discovery Sailing Project, thanks to support from the JTYAF.

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.

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.