News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
The Boscombe Youth Fiddle Orchestra, proudly supported by the JTYAF, achieved remarkable success at this year’s Bournemouth Performing Arts Competition, which is now celebrating its 95th season.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is honoured to support this talented trampolinist to attend an international competition, the Scalabis Cup in Portugal.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was honoured to receive a High Sheriff’s Award at the recent Fete on the Field event in Ferndown.
Read MoreHuge thanks to Paul and Alam for the 8th JTYAF Curry Night at the Cinnamon. These curry nights are a big favourite with our supporters and this one was another resounding success
Read MoreThe JTYAF was absolutely delighted to support a talented young musician by contributing towards a new clarinet.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to support a trip to The Ancient Technology Centre in Cranborne. Despite facing challenging weather conditions, with persistent rain, the visit proved to be a valuable learning experience for the students.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has supported Gorsemoor Scouts by contributing towards the cost of twelve Royal Yachting Association courses that have been booked with Poole Sea Scouts, which include the Powerboat Level 1 certification and a two-day Youth Dinghy Sailing course.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to support a talented 17 year old cyclist with funding towards the cost of a new track bike ready for the European and World Track Championships.
Read MoreJoe Barnett, Co-Headteacher at Beaucroft Foundation School & College, told us, "It was a wonderful event - an amazing team taking on a marathon challenge for a wonderful charity that has a long-standing connection with Beaucroft."
Read MoreThe Bournemouth Youth Handbell Team is embarking on a Concert Tour to the beautiful city of Barcelona, where they will delight audiences at three distinguished venues, including the magnificent Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.
Read MoreThe 40 for JT Challenge has inspired some incredible activities, and Paul, a former British and European Powerlifting Champion, certainly rose to the occasion. As the head of the Purbeck Powerlifting Club, Paul and his team of dedicated powerlifters took on the ambitious challenge of bench pressing 40 tonnes in just 30 minutes.
Read MoreThe JTYAF Vintage Afternoon Tea was a truly fantastic community effort and a hugely successful event raising almost £2,500 for John’s Foundation
Read MoreIn 2019, a talented young musician, received an award from the JTYAF to support her development in music. We are thrilled to share an update on her progress.
Read MoreCouncillor Terry Cordery, the Mayor of Ferndown, cycled 40 kilometers for John’s Foundation on his 87th birthday!
Read MoreWe are thrilled to share the incredible success of the Quiz Night organised by Terry Cordery, the Mayor of Ferndown, in support of John’s Foundation. Terry, a great friend of the JTYAF, chose our foundation for his mayoral year, and we couldn't be more grateful.
Read MoreThe Year 9 students at Ferndown Upper School have an exciting opportunity to participate in a Summer Residential trip to Buddens Farm Activity Centre and the JTYAF is delighted to support 14 students to take part.
Read MoreOur 40 for JT Challenge has kicked off with remarkable enthusiasm.
Read MoreA dedicated 13-year-old student from Ferndown Upper School has qualified for the prestigious Irish Dancing Ceili World Championships, set to be held in Dublin next month. The JTYAF is proud to step in and support her by providing the necessary funds for her costumes.
Read MoreA talented 15-year-old student from Ferndown Upper School has been awarded a bursary to attend two prestigious Synchronised/Artistic Swimming Courses in Kent.
Read MoreAfter participating in two rigorous selection weekends, a local Girlguide has been chosen for an extraordinary international adventure with Guiding.
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.
