Take Four - Bournemouth Sea Cadets
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t's the first year that the JTYAF has supported Bournemouth Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets and we have recently received four applications for funding from them.
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CPR Training For Christchurch Scouts
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The JTYAF has recently funded a CPR Manikin Instructor Package as a central resource for Christchurch District Scouts.
Read MoreKent International Jamboree
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The Kent International Jamboree takes place every four years and welcomes Scouts and Guides from across the globe to take part in seven days of fun, friends and adventure. The JTYAF will be helping with the cost for two boys from Christchurch District Scouts so that they can join in the fun.
Read MoreStudent's Duke of Edinburgh Award
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The JTYAF is pleased to sponsor his hiking equipment to help him pass the expedition stage of the award.
Read MoreExpedition to Ecuador
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A young member of The Dorset Expeditionary Society is embarking on an adventure along with four other members in Ecuador this July.
Read MoreThank You to St James's Place Foundation!
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A huge thank you to Colin Fionda and all at St James's Place Foundation for an amazing £1000 donation awarded by the local committee.
Read MoreAspiration and Excellence at Ferndown First School
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The JTYAF was delighted to pay a visit to Ferndown First School recently to hear all about the planned use of the charity funding for 2017.
Read MoreFerndown Upper School Awards 2017
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The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was delighted to present scholarships and bursaries to forty-six outstanding young people from Ferndown Upper School.
Read MoreLes Misérables in London
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A group of girls from Colehill Rangers enjoyed a trip to London over the Christmas period.
They watched the popular musical Les Misérables in the West End, enjoyed time in Covent Garden, Camen Market and the fabulous Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.
Read MoreCalling all runners!
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We're searching for runners to take place in this year's Bournemouth Marathon Festival in aid of the JTYAF.
Read MoreChildren's Adventure to Osmington Bay
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A group of young children from Parley First School were taken to Osmington Bay Adventure Centre to take part in a range of outdoor activities.
Read MoreA Trip to New York City
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Catherine, a third year Fashion student from the University for the Creative Arts is set to enjoy a trip to New York City to purchase fabric for her final collection.
Read MoreBournemouth School Combined Cadet Force Band raises £900!
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Bournemouth School Combined Cadet Force Band raised an incredible £900 for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation with just two performances.
Read MoreFestive Fun at Sainsbury's raises £2600!
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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 More£85K for Awards in 2017
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The 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 MoreChildren release Christmas song
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'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 MoreJohn Thornton Music Scholarships
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Pete 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 MoreBest of British Party Raises £1000!
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The 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 MoreChristmas Competition!
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Find 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 MoreThese Boots Are Made For Walking!
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The 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.
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