News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
The Junior Leaders on Course 23 organised an incredible range of fundraising activities. From 10,000 pull ups to paddling from Glasgow to Edinburgh, from mountain climbs, runs, walks, cycles, bag packs to football matches. Their innovative ideas were endless.
Read MoreHuge thanks and congratulations to Hollie and Rich!! They have completed a 24hr walking challenge covering no less than 80km along the Solent Way to Gunwharf Quays!
Read MoreAt Day 10 the challenge has already seen more than 16,000kms travelled and over £12,000 raised for the JTYAF. It’s not too late to join in. Why not get involved, making a difference to young people’s lives and getting fit in the process. The challenge runs until 28th February so there is plenty of time.
Read MoreA very big thank you is being sent to JK House Training Centre who have kindly sponsored our first Virtual Santa Fun Run.
Read MoreIn June, the St Michael’s ‘Crew’ - 10 intrepid Year 8 pupils - embarked on a five day voyage abpard a Challenger Yacht with the Tall Ships Youth Trust. The JTYAF was delighted to support this fabulous experience.
Read MoreWe are absolutely thrilled to have been selected as 'Charity of the Year' by Go Ape at Moors Valley and we're looking forward to an exciting year in partnership.
Read MoreWe're searching for runners to take place in this year's Bournemouth Marathon Festival in aid of the JTYAF.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) is delighted to announce that they have been selected as ‘Charity of the Year’ by Ferndown Squash Club.
Read MoreVisitors at Haskins, the Ferndown based garden centre, raised £351.00 for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation by donations in the stores ‘Wishing Well.’
Read MoreThe Southampton Master Mariners’ Club or Cachalots, was established in 1928 by twenty-one Master Mariners and has a long and extremely interesting tradition.
Read MoreThe Committee members of Ferndown Forest Golf Club Seniors Section, turned out in force despite the arctic conditions to present a huge donation of £1,350 to Pete Thornton, Chairman of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Read MoreAmberwood House supported the JTYAF as their Charity of the Year for 2012 and what a fantastic year it was.
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.
