News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
A talented young organist from the Air Training Corps recently attended an Organists Summer School with the help of the JTYAF and we were delighted to hear how his award has helped him to progress his musical career.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was honoured to be invited to the The Gryphon School in Sherborne to help present the DofE, and Ten Tors Achievement Awards 2022.
Read MoreBeaucroft’s new Jubilee Stage was part funded by the Jubilee Fund made available by the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation. This fund was set up to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and has awarded £34,000 to 6 local schools to fund special enrichment projects.
Read MoreWe were delighted to hear that Isabella competed in her first para Swimming Event of the season, at The South East and South West Para Swimming championships in Bristol and gained 3 gold medals and 1 Silver!
Read MoreThanks to the JTYAF, a 13 year old sea cadet is looking forward to the opportunity of taking part in an Introduction to Sea Going Sailing Course on the TS Royalist, the Sea Cadets flagship.
Read MoreWe were delighted to receive a request to support a 14 year old with funding to help towards her practice expedition and final expedition costs for her Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award.
Read MoreA talented 13 year old has been awarded funding to cover the cost of his piano lessons for 12 weeks.
Read MoreA talented 13 year old actor who is described as ‘born to perform’ by his drama school, is heading for a bright career ahead of him.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to contribute towards a trip for a group of 15 students from Ferndown Upper School making it accessible for them and giving them the opportunity to attend a Design and Technology Conference in Paris.
Read MoreParley First School has recently received an award to refurbish a boat which will be used to promote well being and provide a special space for the children at play time.
Read MoreA member of the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band (BYMB) with ambitions to join the Royal Marine Band Service has received an award from the JTYAF to help him to achieve his dream.
Read MoreI’m sending you this email to thank you so very much for sponsoring me. I have had
an amazing 6 weeks of cricket and have learnt so much in my first match that I played after my first coaching session I topped scored with 44 runs. My coach Steve at Bournemouth has said how much I have improved within 6 weeks, also my Blandford club have put my name forward to play for Dorset which I am keeping my fingers crossed I get selected.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation supported Megan from Ferndown Middle School with a bursary for a cookery course when she was in year 5. This grant enabled Megan to pursue her passion for cooking and she has participated in many cookery events/challenges.
Read MoreA young Fire Cadet who is currently taking part in the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service Cadets Scheme has also embarked on her Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Read MoreThe NCO Team at 874 (Sherbourne) Squadron RAF Air Cadets applied to the JTYAF for funding to purchase an MTa Team Kit. John’s Foundation was delighted to make this award to support leadership training at the squadron and we look forward to hearing all about their achievements.
Read MoreOur young award winner had a fantastic experience with her club, Bournemouth Elite, at the World Cheerleading Summit in Florida
Read MoreThe Trustees of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) were delighted to make awards of £34,000 to 6 local schools in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Awards were made to the Headteachers with volunteers, students and trustees gathered to celebrate this fantastic achievement.
Read MoreRead MoreA massive thank you to all the people who contribute to the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation as it helps students like me to achieve the grades they work hard for.
We were delighted to hear that all the Covid tests were negative and Lauren has jetted off to take part in the World Cheer leading Competition in Florida. The JTYAF made this trip possible and we wish her and the team every success. We look forward to hearing all about it!
Read MoreA 14 year old Air Cadet from 130 (Bournemouth) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets, will be attending Easter Camp with a little help from the JTYAF.
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.
