DorsetFit 10-Hour Walkathon Raises over £700 for John’s Foundation
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A huge thank you goes to Hannah at DorsetFit for organising a fantastic 10-hour Walkathon which raised over £700 for the JTYAF.
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Giving a Young Child a Voice Through Communication Technology
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The JTYAF is delighted to have supported a five-year-old child who is preverbal and has an autism diagnosis by funding an iPad with the Proloquo2Go communication app installed.
Read MoreSupporting a Rising Musician as He Prepares for University
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The JTYAF has funded the purchase of a cella for a talented young musician who has been offered a place on an Actor Musician BA Degree course at university,
Read MoreCelebrating Achievement: A Well-Deserved Award for a Young Angler
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We’re delighted to award a bursary for fishing equipment to a 14-year-old who shows real skill, dedication, and a strong personal connection to fishing. For him, fishing is more than a hobby. The quiet time, patience, and achievement help him balance school and wellbeing.
Read MoreDorset author to attend Ferndown Fete in support of JTYAF
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A guest appearance by local author Janine Pulford will take place at the JTYAF stand at Fete on the Field in Ferndown on 20 June. Dorset author Janine Pulford will be signing copies of her latest release ‘Paws in the Flood’ at Ferndown Fete on the Field in support of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Read MoreFrom Bursary Support to the World Stage: A Former Award Winner’s Thank You
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We were delighted to hear from a former JTYAF award winner whose bursary helped her buy a drum kit and continue pursuing her ambition of becoming a professional drummer.
Read MorePaul and Purbeck Powerlifting Club Take On 50-Tonne Bench Press Challenge for JTYAF
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Paul and his gym buddies from Purbeck Powerlifting Club are preparing to take on an extraordinary fundraising challenge for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation. Their goal is to bench press an incredible 50 tonnes in just 40 minutes — a feat that will test strength, endurance and teamwork to the limit
Read MoreA New Chapter for the JTYAF Minibus
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We are delighted to share some wonderful news. The JTYAF has now purchased the minibus that we had previously leased for the past 10 years.
Read MoreOpening Doors to Adventure: Supporting Ten Students on Their Duke of Edinburgh Journey
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We’re delighted to share how the JTYAF has been able to support ten students from Lytchett Minster School as they take part in their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions.
Read MoreA Hero on Four Legs: Helping Change a Child’s Life
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We’re incredibly proud to share the impact of our recent support for an amazing four‑legged hero through Helpful Hounds.
Read MoreSupporting Young Musicians: Bournemouth Youth Marching Band Joins JTYAF
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The JTYAF is proud to welcome the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band as one of their organisations of support for 2026.
Read MoreChild in the Wild: Forest School for All
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The JTYAF is proud to support Hayley’s wonderful Child in the Wild Forest School by funding sessions for families who might not otherwise be able to enjoy the benefits of outdoor play and learning.
Read MoreCommunity Spirit Shines at Barrington Centre: Vintage Afternoon Tea Raises £2,516 for JTYAF
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The annual Vintage Afternoon Tea at the Barrington Centre, held in support of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation, once again proved to be a wonderful celebration of community spirit and generosity.
Read MoreYoung Snooker Star Shines on International Stage with JTYAF Support
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The JTYAF is proud to be supporting the ambitions of talented young people, and recently, we had the privilege of helping a gifted snooker player to enter the World Snooker Federation Championships in Bulgaria.
Read MorePaul’s Curry Night: Fundraising, Friendship and Community Spirit
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A huge JTYAF thank you goes out to Paul for his exceptional organisation of the 9th JTYAF Curry Night at the Cinnamon Indian Restaurant in Ferndown.
Read MoreSea Cadet Sets Sail with Day Skipper Course
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A talented 16-year-old Sea Cadet from Bournemouth is set to achieve his Day Skipper Theory qualification, thanks to the support of JTYAF.
Read MoreQuiz Night Success!
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Our recent Quiz Night was a fantastic success and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who took part. The evening was filled with laughter, friendly competition and a wonderful sense of community. Congratulations to ‘A Good Vintage’ who was the winning team.
Read MoreChasing a Dream — and Reaching Crufts
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One of our award winners received a bursary to support her ambition of competing in more dog agility competitions, with the ultimate goal of qualifying for Crufts — and we’re thrilled to say she did just that.
Read MoreThe Adventure of a Lifetime: World Scout Jamboree 2027
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The JTYAF is thrilled to announce its support for three exceptional local Scouts and Guides, who have been chosen to represent Dorset County at the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk, Poland, in 2027.
Read MoreTwenty4Art Supports John’s Foundation
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We send our thanks to all the members of Twenty4Art for choosing the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) as one of their supported charities during their Art & Craft Sale & Exhibition.
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