News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
It’s challenging times for us all at the moment and for our young people particularly difficult. They have all seen their lives turned upside down, so here at the JTYAF we are delighted to support 47th Bournemouth Guides.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to support this young man with a scholarship to contribute towards a Race Foil Kite.
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Bournemouth Sea & Royal Marine Cadets are provided with some great opportunities and one of them is the ability to gain boating qualifications. Two of their rowing boats were desperate in need of protective covers to keep them in good condition and the JTYAF was delighted to provide the funds for this essential equipment.
We recently received the lovely message below from Isabella who is 16 years old and has been a JTYAF Scholar with the Coda Fiddle Orchestra for eight years.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreArena Boxing Club has recently been granted an award to replace their ring canvas.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreLast year a local young lady received an award to fund her sponsorship at Southampton Women’s FC.
Read MoreWe recently received a lovely thank you from Phil Hallett the Chief Executive of the Coda Music Trust for their 2020 award.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreTwelve months ago, a local young performer successfully auditioned for the prestigious West End Kids song and dance academy.
Read MoreTwo local Sea Cadets have received bursaries to help fund an Offshore Power Boat Course to help them make waves in the world.
Read MoreA young lady has received a contribution to help towards a volunteering expedition to Ghana with International Guides.
Read MoreWe are delighted to support them and can’t wait to hear about their adventures.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreHampreston First School have been awarded new playground play equipment during 2019.
Read MoreA local Jitsu Club has recently been provided with an award for new club t-shirts.
Read MoreThey 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.
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.
