Ugandan Adventure of a Lifetime
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Recently we helped a young girl to travel to Uganda to explore the country, work on a vital conservation project and also help to make a difference within a school.
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Amsterdam for Young Violinist
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A young Violinist has recently travelled on tour to Amsterdam with the Wessex Youth Orchestra where she was able to play infront of an international audience.
Read MoreOff Shore Boating Course for Sea Cadets
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The JTYAF is delighted to support 3 cadets from Bournemouth Sea and Royal Marine Cadets to take part in an Off-shore Boating Course early next year
Read MoreSupport for Budding Fashion Designer
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A young student with an ambition to become a fashion designer has been supported to take those first important steps towards a career.
Read MoreExpedition in Sierra Nevada - Biggest Challenge So Far
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A local young lady has now completed her Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Expedition in Sierra Nevada, thanks to a little help from the JTYAF.
Read MoreThe 'St Michael's Crew' aboard a Challenger Yacht
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In June, the St Michael’s ‘Crew’ - 10 intrepid Year 8 pupils - embarked on a five day voyage abpard a Challenger Yacht with the Tall Ships Youth Trust. The JTYAF was delighted to support this fabulous experience.
Read MoreTrip to NASA for Gold D of E Students
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The JTYAF is delighted to contribute towards the cost of a trip to the USA and NASA for another group of 5 students from Victoria Education Centre.
Read MoreLadies Football Star
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Our most recent award has gone out to a young lady who at just 12 years old has already proved her ability as a footballer and an inspirational figure for other young girls.
Read More8 Week Animation Course
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A young man with ambitions of a career in computer graphics and digital art, has been awarded a bursary to fund an 8-week animation course.
Read MoreCookery Course for Aspiring Chef at Chewton Glen
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The JTYAF has funded a cookery course, ‘Make it With Me’ at the Chewton Glen, where she will be able develop her skills and take another step along the path to achieving her ambitions.
Read MoreElectric Tricycle to Make a World of Difference
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A local young boy who suffers from cerebral palsy has received an award from the JTYAF to help with the cost of an electric tricycle.
Read MoreNew Bike Repair Business
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A young man from Christchurch Learning Centre with an avid interest in bikes has been supported with JTYAF funding to start his own business.
Read MoreJTYAF Funds Horserenity for Little Girl
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Horserenity is an equine assisted learning centre providing help for children and adults with their challenges, giving them space and time outdoors with horses
Read MoreDorset & Wilts Wing Air Training Corps take part in the 103rd Nijmegen March
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This is the 9th consecutive year that the charity has supported the Dorset & Wilts team to take part in the Nijmegen March, making the challenge accessible to more than 150 Air Cadets over the years.
Read MoreJTYAF Funded Ghana Expedition 2019
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The 10 Qualified Air Cadet Junior Leaders (QJL’s) pictured above with Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty (centre left) and the Officer Commanding the Junior Leaders Course (centre right) were selected for this year’s JTYAF funded Expedition to Ghana.
Read MoreStudents Flying High at Ferndown Upper School
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One of the best days of the year for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is meeting the students and presenting awards at the annual ceremony at Ferndown Upper School.
Read MorePoole Air Cadet - to Qualify in the Pool
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A young Seargent at 149 (Poole) Squadron Air Training Corps is soon to take part in an STA Level 2 Swim Teachers Course thanks to the JTYAF.
Read MoreTour of Amsterdam with the Wessex Youth Orchestra
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A talented young musician from Wessex Youth Orchestra has recently been supported to take part in a tour of Amsterdam this summer.
Read MoreBoating Qualifications for Bournemouth Sea & Royal Marine Cadets
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Bournemouth Sea & Royal Marine Cadets are heading to Weymouth in May to gain their qualifications in sailing and power boat handling.
Read MoreBournemouth Youth Marching Band to perform the Last Post
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The Bournemouth Youth Marching Band has been honoured by an invitation to perform in the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate.
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