News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
Zak and Shannon spent 2 weeks at the Wildlife Friends Foundation of Thailand and helped animals who previously worked for the trekking and domestic industries and were rescued and moved into the sanctuary.
Read MoreOn Saturday they took on a 46 Mile Challenge at Sainsbury's in Ferndown. As if 46 miles wasn't enough they also carried 40 lb of kit and a rifle (not a real one)!
Read MoreTwo talented musicians have been awarded funds to pursue their passion in music, one for the violin and one for playing the guitar.
Read MoreA valued Air Cadet from 171 Squadron (Christchurch) Air Training Corps has been awarded funds to travel to the ATC Summer Camp Akrotiri in Cyprus.
Read MoreA Girl Guide has been awarded funds to support her passion for swimming and another girl guide has been awarded funds to pursue her passion of music.
Read MoreFourteen fearless participants took part in a ‘Jump with the Tigers’ early on Sunday morning 2nd August, at Airfield Camp Netheravon, raising more than £6,000 for the JTYAF.
Read MoreElisabeth starts the challenging Nijmegen March in Holland today.
She’s part of a team from the Dorset and Wilts Wing Air Cadets who have been supported to do this adventure by the JTYAF for several years.
Read MoreThe JTYAF have been contacted by the production team behind BAFTA nominated British war film, Kajaki. The True Story.
We are honoured that the team has asked to use an extract from John's diary (which is now on display at the Imperial War Museum) at the DVD launch event in June.
Read MoreThe Dorset Fire and Rescue Service Cadets Scheme have been awarded funding for the 3rd year running for the European Exchange visit where Dorchester Fire Cadets selected from the recent 20-week course will host French and German Fire Cadets.
Read MoreThe Dorset Fire and Rescue Service were delighted to take part in the '30 Mile Challenge for John's 30th' with Fire Cadets on the Dorchester Programme inviting the Principal Officers to compete against them in a 30 mile cycle.
Read MoreAsOne Theatre Company has presented the JTYAF with a cheque for £300 from their theatre production of 'Passion.'
Read MoreTasha is taking on the challenge of 12,000ft skydive to jump with the Tigers in aid of the JTYAF in August.
Tasha is the owner of Cortex Hair Design in Southbourne and was a classmate of John's at school.
Read MoreA group of five Bournemouth University Public Services students rode 300 miles to raise funds for the JTYAF and smashed their target amount with an amazing £664 in sponsorship!
Read MoreCouncillor 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 MorePupils at Parley First School have enjoyed a school trip to Leeson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre to participate in a range of activities including coastal walking and orienteering as part of a grant from the JTYAF.
Read MoreThe 3rd Ferndown District Brownies have been awarded a grant by the JTYAF to support a PGL adventure trip to the Isle of Wight. We look forward to seeing the exciting activities the Brownies have been up to upon their return.
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 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.
