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May 05, 2020

Snooker Champ

May 05, 2020/ Admin
Snooker Champ

A young man from Ferndown Middle School who has an incredible talent in snooker has received an award to help with the cost of attending the Star Snooker Academy Junior School.

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May 05, 2020

Support through Boxing

May 05, 2020/ Admin
Support through Boxing

Arena Boxing Club has recently been granted an award to replace their ring canvas.

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April 21, 2020

Wheels Ahoy!

April 21, 2020/ Admin
Wheels Ahoy!

We are delighted to support students at Beaucroft Foundation School with an all-terrain freewheel adaption for a student’s wheelchair so she can enjoy the Duke of Edinburgh expedition along with her friends.

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April 05, 2020

£17,000 to Ferndown Upper School students

April 05, 2020/ Admin
£17,000 to Ferndown Upper School students

We were so pleased to be able to put smiles on the faces of the JTYAF award winners on the day that Ferndown Upper School closed.

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April 05, 2020

Female Footballer

April 05, 2020/ Admin
Female Footballer

Last year a local young lady received an award to fund her sponsorship at Southampton Women’s FC.

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March 03, 2020

Musical talent for 2020

March 03, 2020/ Admin
Musical talent for 2020

We recently received a lovely thank you from Phil Hallett the Chief Executive of the Coda Music Trust for their 2020 award.

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March 03, 2020

Swimmer ranked 10 at British Championships

March 03, 2020/ Admin
Swimmer ranked 10 at British Championships

A young man from Leaf Studio who aims to be an elite triathlete has received funding to support a Level 2 Swim England, Swim Teachers Qualification.

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March 03, 2020

Beaucroft 2020 Awards

March 03, 2020/ Admin
Beaucroft 2020 Awards

We love to hear how this year’s awards are being put to good use! Beaucroft Foundation School recently contacted us with their list for the year.

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February 23, 2020

Dancing success for local young performer

February 23, 2020/ Admin
Dancing success for local young performer

Twelve months ago, a local young performer successfully auditioned for the prestigious West End Kids song and dance academy.

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February 12, 2020

Making waves on a powerboat course

February 12, 2020/ Admin
Making waves on a powerboat course

Two local Sea Cadets have received bursaries to help fund an Offshore Power Boat Course to help them make waves in the world.

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February 12, 2020

Community project in Ghana

February 12, 2020/ Admin
Community project in Ghana

A young lady has received a contribution to help towards a volunteering expedition to Ghana with International Guides.

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December 15, 2019

Scouts trip to Switzerland

December 15, 2019/ Admin
Scouts trip to Switzerland

We are delighted to support them and can’t wait to hear about their adventures. 

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December 15, 2019

Adventures for local Brownie

December 15, 2019/ Admin
Adventures for local Brownie

A little Brownie from 3rd West Moors Brownies will be able to enjoy lots of adventures at Brownie Camp next year thanks to a little help from the JTYAF. 

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December 15, 2019

New Play Equipment for Hampreston First School

December 15, 2019/ Admin
New Play Equipment for Hampreston First School

Hampreston First School have been awarded new playground play equipment during 2019.

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December 15, 2019

New T-shirts for Ju Jitsu Club

December 15, 2019/ Admin
New T-shirts for Ju Jitsu Club

A local Jitsu Club has recently been provided with an award for new club t-shirts.

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December 15, 2019

'Appy Days! App Development for Ferndown Upper School Students

December 15, 2019/ Admin
'Appy Days! App Development for Ferndown Upper School Students

They have spent many lessons practicing developing apps for interfaces on these touchscreens. JTYAF support has allowed seven students to use technology they would never have been able to access otherwise.

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December 15, 2019

Labrador Henry Thornton joins Beaucroft School

December 15, 2019/ Admin
Labrador Henry Thornton joins Beaucroft School

And he is also the school superstar. Not bad considering he is only eight months old and has been in lessons for just a few weeks.

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November 21, 2019

Ferndown Upper School Students on Ice!

November 21, 2019/ Guest User
Ferndown Upper School Students on Ice!

Two students from Ferndown Upper School received JTYAF bursaries earlier this year to help them to buy new ice skates to develop their figure skating and progress to a higher level in their skating exams.

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November 21, 2019/ Guest User/
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October 24, 2019

Swiss Adventure for Scouts

October 24, 2019/ Guest User
Swiss Adventure for Scouts

Earlier this year the JTYAF supported an application for funding from 34 local scouts requesting a contribution to help them with the cost of their trip to Switzerland

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September 17, 2019

Ugandan Adventure of a Lifetime

September 17, 2019/ Admin
Ugandan Adventure of a Lifetime

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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JTYAF

The 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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About Us

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.


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