News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
We were overwhelmed with the support of all the customers at Sainsbury's Ferndown on our first charity weekend. We did have a little help from Mickey Mouse and The Stig but raised an incredible £751 in donations!
Read MoreWe're proud to announce that the JTYAF has been selected as Sainsbury's Ferndown Local Charity of the Year!
Read MoreA member of the Dorset Expeditionary Society is set to take on a four week Indian adventure starting in New Delhi and then across the Himalayas. A member of the Dorset Expeditionary Society is set to take on a four week Indian adventure starting in New Delhi and then across the Himalayas.
Read MoreA talented young musician from the Dorset Youth Orchestra has been awarded with a new trumpet.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is pleased to support 22 Cadets from the Dorset and Wiltshire Wing Air Training Corps attending the 100th Nijmegen Marches.
Read MoreA local young flute player has been awarded funds towards a new flute to help her achieve her Grade 8 and beyond.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is proud to support talented teen Kirsty Lowless to pursue her ambition of becoming an recording artist through the Young Artist Development Programme with Basement Studio.
Read MoreJessica, a talented ex-pupil from Ferndown Middle School has been awarded funding to attend a 3 year BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre at the Arts Educational School London.
Read MoreThe JTYAF are pleased to support an Air Cadet from 2397 Devizes to attend the Air Cadet Summer Camp in Cyprus.
Read MoreCai Rolfe runs CR Fitness & Coaching and sets himself apart with his team challenges. Following last year's Bear Crawl Challenge, Cai took things a step further and encouraged a team of fitness enthusiasts to sign up for the Fan Dance.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation was honoured to be chosen as the charity to benefit from the recent British Beach Polo Championships at Sandbanks.
Read MoreA young badminton enthusiast was funded by the JTYAF for an Under 17s Inter County Badminton tournament in Nottingham.
Read MorePupils from Bournemouth School’s Elgar House raised over £650 during April to be shared between the JTYAF and The Steve Bernard Foundation.
Read More28 Year Four pupils from Parley First School were able to travel to Canford School in the new JTYAF branded minibus to take part in a Cricket Festival organised by the English Cricket Board.
Read MoreA huge thank you to Bournemouth & Poole College Students Union who chose the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation as their first 'Charity of the Year' for 2015/16 and raised an impressive £450 with their donations.
Read MoreA cadet from 2358 Ferndown ATC Squadron recently returned from a trip to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. Here’s a report of his time there.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is thrilled to have been chosen as the charity of support for the British Beach Polo Championships 2016.
Read MoreIt's almost challenge time for Cai Rolfe and his CRFC Fan Dance Team. On Saturday 2nd July they will be heading off to Pen-y-fan in the Brecon Beacons to take on the 'Fan Dance Race.'
Read MoreThe JTYAF is pleased to support the Dorset and Wiltshire Air Cadet Wing with the purchase of a trailer to transport mountain bikes across the country.
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An ex pupil from Ferndown Upper School is now studying Chemistry at the University of Warwick and is travelling to Monash University in Australia as part of her degree.
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.
