News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
The Air Cadet Junior Leaders Team made up of 10 Qualified Junior Leaders from Course 20 embarked on a 3 week JTYAF funded expedition to Ghana, to continue the work of the Cadets in 2017 & 2018 in the small rural community of Obom
Read MoreOur biggest event of the year is our VIP Hospitality Day at the Bournemouth Air Festival and this year’s event was a huge success raising more than £3000 for the JTYAF.
Read MoreWe had two teams for this year’s Dorset Plane Pull and they pulled a Boeing 737 weighing in at 35,500Kg 50 metres against the clock and battling it out against 35 other teams too.
Read MoreA local young lady has now completed her Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Expedition in Sierra Nevada, thanks to a little help from the JTYAF.
Read MoreIn June, the St Michael’s ‘Crew’ - 10 intrepid Year 8 pupils - embarked on a five day voyage abpard a Challenger Yacht with the Tall Ships Youth Trust. The JTYAF was delighted to support this fabulous experience.
Read MoreOur friends at Ferndown Rotary Club have recently donated another £1000 to the JTYAF which was the proceeds of their recent Ascot Ladies Day Event.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to contribute towards the cost of a trip to the USA and NASA for another group of 5 students from Victoria Education Centre.
Read MoreWe were delighted to be the recipient charity for a Ferndown Rotary Ascot Ladies Day Event which was a huge success.
Read MoreOur most recent award has gone out to a young lady who at just 12 years old has already proved her ability as a footballer and an inspirational figure for other young girls.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Pram Race was a fantastic event and the teams this year showed a great sense of fun and imagination with their prams and fancy dress.
Read MorePoole Goes Vintage was a fabulous celebration of Vintage-ness which transported hundreds of visitors back to the 1940’s-1960’s with live music, dancing, fashion shows, memorabilia and iconic motors.
Read MoreA young man with ambitions of a career in computer graphics and digital art, has been awarded a bursary to fund an 8-week animation course.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has funded a cookery course, ‘Make it With Me’ at the Chewton Glen, where she will be able develop her skills and take another step along the path to achieving her ambitions.
Read MoreA local young boy who suffers from cerebral palsy has received an award from the JTYAF to help with the cost of an electric tricycle.
Read MoreA young man from Christchurch Learning Centre with an avid interest in bikes has been supported with JTYAF funding to start his own business.
Read MoreMartyn Lever and his team at CrossFit Bournemouth deserve a huge thank you. They recently took on a 24-hour cycling challenge to raise funds for the JTYAF covering a distance of 2,347,517 metres and raised almost £4000!
Read MoreEast Dorset Scout District is holding a District Camp where their young people will join together and take part in a whole range of activities and challenges.
Read MoreBeaucroft Foundation School have used this year’s funding to contribute towards the purchase of a Variety minibus.
Read MoreA local young lady who aims to become a swimming teacher has received funding to cover a STA Swim Teachers Course.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is helping a Cadet to attend a Meteorological Course where he will complete a Level 3 Certificate in Meteorology.
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.
