News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
Councillor Steve Lugg, newly appointed Chairman of East Dorset District Council, has recently declared a year of support for two charities. The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was privileged to be chosen as one of these charities and would like to thank Cllr Lugg for his continued support.
Read MoreThe 15 mile route started at the Barley Mow Inn at Colehill and took cyclists along the beautiful East Dorset country lanes to finish where they started, back at the Inn. Families, leisure cyclists and several experienced riders took part.
Read MoreA brave team are taking on the difficult Tough Mudder Challenge on 22nd August in aid of the JTYAF.
Michelle was a school friend of John's and has recruited some friends to join her - Daniel Whittle, Lena Garrett and Anthony Organ.
Read MoreAs part of National Care Home Day on Saturday Amberwood House Care Home in Ferndown hosted a commemoration of the ‘Battle of Waterloo,’ the proceeds of which will be donated to the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Read More13 members of staff from Douch Family Funeral Directors have raised over £1,200 for the JTYAF by trekking 30 miles for a sponsored walk.
Read MorePupils from Bournemouth School completed a 30 miler in 6 hours 31 minutes in support of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.The inspiration came from their teacher Kevin Lindsay whose brother is a serving Major in the Royal Marines and the JTYAF was a natural charity to support.
Read MoreA very big thank you to Daniel Nye who completed the London2Brighton Challenge - the 100k Ultra Marathon, in aid of the JTYAF by crossing the finish line at 2110hrs on Saturday 23rd May 2015. The challenge took Daniel just under 15 hours and consisted of 100k (62 miles) over rough terrain and steep hills. He has raised over £700, which is a fantastic achievement.
Read MoreThe Bournemouth Air Festival now recognised as one of the top ten air shows in the world returns to its stunning seafront setting from 20th-23rd August. This year’s John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation VIP Hospitality Day will be held on Sunday 23rd August.
Read MoreJohn would have been 30 years old on April 12th and here at the JTYAF we thought that it was a fitting tribute to take on a 30 mile challenge in his memory. The final test on the Royal Marine Commando Course is a 30 miler, across Dartmoor with kit, so 30 miles is quite a significant distance for Royal Marines.
Read MoreThe Air Cadet Junior Leaders on this year's course XVI have raised an incredible £24,500 for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation. A huge amount which will make a massive difference to the opportunities that the charity can provide for young people in the coming year.
Read MoreDaniel Nye, who in the past has run the Paris Marathon, numerous triathlons and most recently the Nice Ironman has entered the London 2 Brighton Ultra Marathon to raise funds for the JTYAF.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) has recently received two VVIP tickets (stage seating) worth £160 for the Snooker Legends exhibition at Lakeside, Frimley Green on Sunday 15th March.
Read MoreRoyal Marine Richie Puttock will be taking part in this year's London Marathon on behalf of the Royal Marines Association and the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Read MoreMatt Everett will be taking on the toughest footrace on earth, the Marathon Des Sables in aid of the JTYAF and Prostrate Cancer UK.
The Marathon Des Sables takes Ultrmarathons to a new level. 156 miles across the Sahara Desert under the scorching Moroccan sun in just 5/6 days.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) is delighted to announce that it has been selected as ‘Charity of the Year’ by the prestigious Porsche Centre Bournemouth. Neil Lines, Centre Principal, has pledged a year of support for the charity which will strengthen their investment in local young people and help to raise the profile of the foundation across the region.
Read MoreThe trustees of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) are delighted to announce that £75,000 has been allocated for awards to local young people for 2015. At their trustees meeting on Saturday the board agreed to increase funding this year making JTYAF awards accessible to even more young people.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to receive a generous donation from Stephen Young Lord of Westbury and Waxham.
Read MoreBournemouth airport based pilot training centre Airways Aviation has announced its first Charity of the Year.
Read MoreA wonderful Christmas single, 'Love From Home,' is this year going to raise funds for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Read MoreThe fabulous Best of British Party organised by Joe and Mel Barnett and Lucy and Gary Wooding is fast becoming a favourite with many local party goers.
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.
