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 privileged to be invited into Sainsbury's Ferndown as their Charity Partner on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. It was a fantastic three days which really brought the local community together for one great cause - to help local young people.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) is delighted to announce that £85,000 has been allocated for awards to local young people in 2017.
Read More'Is it true what they say about Christmas' is a beautiful song released by the children's choir at Wimborne St Giles First School and is available to buy on CD.
Read MorePete and Linda Thornton were delighted to be invited to present awards to six young musicians from the Coda Fiddle Orchestra (CFO) at a recent concert at St Clements Church Hall.
Read MoreThe Best of British Party organised by JTYAF Trustee, Joe Barnett, together with his wife Mel and Lucy and Gary Wooding is now an annual event and a great favourite at Parkstone Yacht Club.
Read MoreFind 7 hidden stockings on our website to spell the name of one of Santa's reindeer! Just browse our pages to find the red stockings. Each one has a special letter on it.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to support a young man from Ferndown Middle School funding his subscription to the Air Training Corps and also helping with the cost of boots and the equipment he needed to take part.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has recently awarded funding to three local young people so that they could receive the 1:1 care and assistance that they needed to go on holiday with their Brownie, Guide and Beaver Scout friends.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is supporting Hampreston First School for the first time this year and was absolutely thrilled to hear that they would be using their award towards an outdoor climbing wall for the children.
Read MoreJoanna has gained her Gold Duke of Edinburgh award by trekking 60km over 4 days.
Read MoreThree local lads are due to complete their Duke of Edinburgh awards. The JTYAF is pleased to be able to help these young people to gain valuable experiences and valuable skills on their expeditions.
Read MoreJordan recently travelled to Canada where he was asked to compete in Jujitsu at the Jitsu Internationals 2016.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is pleased to support a young member of the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Cadets on a trip to Costa Rica & Nicaragua with World Challenge.
Read MoreGirl Guiding celebrates its Centenary this year so the Colehill Rangers are celebrating with a weekend away in London.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is pleased to help towards the cost of a trailer for The Gryphon School to use for their Ten Tors Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.
Read MoreWe were pleased to be able to sponsor Luke's walking boots which helped him on his expedition across India.
Read MoreA local young man will be travelling to South Africa in 2017 on a 3 week Rugby Tour. A fantastic opportunity for him to not only play rugby but to gain an insight into the social and political history of the country and the JTYAF is delighted to contribute to his trip.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has recently awarded bursaries to 3 students from Christchurch Learning Centre to help them to take a step on the journey towards achieving their ambitions.
Read MoreCobham Mission Systems Charity Committee has really helped the JTYAF to make a difference with a fantastic donation of £5128.43! Huge thanks to Cobham for their generosity which will be used towards the 5 year lease of the JTYAF 16 seater mini bus.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has recently supported the purchase of two trampettes and a football table for the Post-16 students at Beaucroft Foundation School and they are absolutely delighted with their new additions!
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.
