News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
The JTYAF was honoured to help Hayley Dent with funds to set up her hedgehog charity.
Hayley's Hedgehog Rescue is a home-based charity based in Dorchester and rescues, rehabilitates, & releases sick, injured & orphaned wild hedgehogs.
Read MoreFour gifted and talented students from St Michael's School in Colehill along with four special needs students will enjoy a voyage with the Tall Ships Youth Trust in 2016.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has supported 24 cadets to do the Nijmegen Marches in Holland with 22 of them going on to receive their medals.
Read MoreThe spark for this event was when Steve Collins of Collins Catering Services surprised his wife Jo with a booking to 'Jump with the Tigers!' He knew a Skydive was pretty high up on her bucket list and at his company Christmas party in 2014 he announced that Jo was going to jump from a perfectly serviceable aeroplane at 13000 feet and intended to raise funds for the JTYAF.
Read MoreMichelle Yates was a school friend of John’s and together with friends Daniel Whittle, Lena Garrett and Anthony Organ they completed the Tough Mudder. Michelle had set her sights on this challenge for quite some time and was determined to raise as much money for the JTYAF as possible.
Read MoreWe're running an exciting competition with our friends at Porsche Centre Bournemouth to win a half day Porsche driving experience day including lunch at Silverstone.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is proud to be sponsoring Vision 2018 for East Dorset Scouts with venue hire and entrance fees.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation has supported the Coda Fiddle Orchestra for six years, providing music scholarships for students who have been assessed as showing above average ability.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is absolutely delighted to be in a position to support the reintroduction of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme at Ferndown Upper School.
Read MoreA young member of East Dorset Scouts has received an award towards a new saxophone to help him achieve his musical goals.
Read MoreElliott Dodds recently completed the Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Expedition for his Duke of Edinburgh award. The JTYAF were pleased to be able to help with the equipment for his adventure.
Read MoreCongratulations to all our runners for not only crossing the finish line but for raising such a fantastic amount of sponsorship too.
Read MoreThe party goers included, Absolutely Fabulous, Bully from Bulls Eye, Geri Halliwell, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and even Madge Harvey from Benidorm complete with mobility scooter!
Read MoreChristchurch Fire Cadet Dean Wilcox had an award for drumming lessons towards achieving his Silver Duke of Edinburgh.
Read MoreThe popular six piece band, Groovemeister, played to almost 300 party goers and with everyone on the dance floor it certainly was a night to remember.
Read MoreRosemary Locock, CSTT Education Officer, Youth Diversion has written a report about the recent Dorset Fire and Rescue Service Cadets European Exchange.
Read MoreNicholas Andreou, a student from Ferndown Upper School has been awarded funds to help him pursue his dream career as a professional musician.
Read MoreThey will plan and budget for the trip, develop teamwork and leadership skills and have the opportunity to meet Girl Guides from other areas.
Read MoreDorset and Wilts Wing Air Training Corps have been awarded funds to buy archery equipment for the cadets in Dorset and Wilts Wing.
Read MoreThe JTYAF recently supported three local Scouts in attending the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan. Rebecca, George and Robert all had a great time.
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.
