JTYAF Is In This Boxer's Corner
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John’s Foundation has awarded a bursary for shoes, gloves and a headguard for a young man with ambitions as an amateur boxer.
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Triathlete Aims to Inspire
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The JTYAF has funded a Level 2 Swim England Swimming Teacher Qualification, to help a young triathlete to fund the considerable expenses of his sport and give him the opportunity to inspire the next generation of swimmers and triathletes.
Read MoreGold Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expedition
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A local young lady who has shown great commitment to her DofE Award and has already completed Bronze and Silver, will now be able to complete her Gold Expedition thanks to the JTYAF.
Read MoreTen to go on a Tall Ships Adventure
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The JTYAF has contributed towards a Tall Ships Adventure for 10 students from St Michael’s Middle School. They will set sail aboard a Challenger Yacht on 12th July for 4 nights and we look forward to hearing all about their experiences.
Read MoreFerndown Upper School Students Flying High with the JTYAF
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The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation has recently supported pupils from Ferndown Upper School, awarding a total of £10,000 to 24 students, providing 3 Scholarships and 24 Bursaries
Read MoreBush Craft Adventures for Children of Key Workers
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The JTYAF funded an exciting outdoor education experience during the Covid closure, for 120 pupils at St Michael’s Middle School.
Read MoreJTYAF Helps with Gardening Project at West Moors Middle School
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The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was delighted to make its first award for 2021 to West Moors Middle School, a new organisation of support this year.
Read MoreEssential Equipment for Bournemouth Sea & Royal Marine Cadets.
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We were delighted to support Bournemouth Sea Cadets & Royal Marine Cadets with funding to purchase essential equipment for adventure training and for the residential and expedition element of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards.
Read MoreTall Ships Adventure
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On the 19th October, amidst the trickiest of times, a group of previous Year 8 pupils from St Michael's Middle School, set sail on the voyage of a lifetime with the Tall Ships Youth Trust thanks to the JTYAF
Read MoreNew Flute for Talented Musician
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A talented young flautist has received a bursary to help with the purchase of a new flute.
Read MoreJamie Chases His Dreams in Motocross
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Jamie sat on his first road bike at the age of 7 and has made huge progress since then. He is embarking on his first season in the British Motocross Nationals after reaching 2nd place overall at Ringwood Motocross Club. A fantastic achievement!
Read MoreBoat Covers for Sea Cadets
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The JTYAF provided the funds to purchase two much needed boat covers for the Bournemouth Sea and Royal Marine Cadets.
Read MoreThank You from Snooker Star Harry
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We received a lovely thank you from Harry, who is an extremely talented young snooker player. A bursary to attend the Snooker Star Academy has really helped him to develop his skills and we wish him all the very best for the future.
Read MoreHamworthy Fire Cadets To Get New Helmets
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The JTYAF is delighted to support the Hamworthy Fire Cadet Unit and has made a contribution of £1000 towards youth safety helmets.
Read MoreJosh is the First Winner of a New Award
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Josh, a student at Ferndown Upper School, has become the first winner of a new award funded by Wimborne Rotary in a partnership with the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF).
Read MoreCome Bake with Megs
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Ten year old Megs has been busy baking throughout lockdown! She previously won a JTYAF award to attend a ‘Make it With Me’ cookery course at the Chewton Glen.
Read MoreSt Michael's Tall Ships Adventure 2021
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The JTYAF has contributed towards the cost of the 2021 voyage for 10 young people from St Michael’s Middle School and we look forward to hearing about their adventures.
Read MoreSparkle & Ice for Bournemouth Guides
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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 MoreChampion Kite Surfer
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The JTYAF was delighted to support this young man with a scholarship to contribute towards a Race Foil Kite.
Read MoreBoat Covers for Sea Cadets
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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.
