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Climbing for A Cause - 3586 floors - Stairmaster Challenge
September 5, 2026
Climbing for A Cause - 3586 floors - Stairmaster Challenge
September 5, 2026

A huge congratulations to Adam, Tom, Will and Pete, who successfully completed their incredible StairMaster Challenge, reaching their target of 3,586 floors in under 10 hours.

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September 5, 2026
Dorset Plane Pull 2026
September 4, 2026
Dorset Plane Pull 2026
September 4, 2026

Congratulations to our determined “pullers” who gave their all on August Bank Holiday Monday at the Dorset Plane Pull. A 35,000 kg Boeing 737 was hauled 50 metres, and we couldn’t be prouder of the East Dorset Sector RAF Air Cadets team that took part.

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September 4, 2026
Dorset’s Rising Acting Star Secures Prestigious Place in New York
August 29, 2026
Dorset’s Rising Acting Star Secures Prestigious Place in New York
August 29, 2026

One of our exceptionally talented award winners has secured one of just 28 places available worldwide on the three-year Professional Conservatory programme at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City.

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August 29, 2026
Young Achiever Takes on Sierra Leone Half Marathon and Community Project
August 26, 2026
Young Achiever Takes on Sierra Leone Half Marathon and Community Project
August 26, 2026

JTYAF support is helping an outstanding 16-year-old combine an ambitious sporting challenge with important community work

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August 26, 2026
Phoenix Musical Theatre Supports John’s Foundation with a Very Special Partnership
August 24, 2026
Phoenix Musical Theatre Supports John’s Foundation with a Very Special Partnership
August 24, 2026

The JTYAF is delighted that Phoenix Musical Theatre has chosen John’s Foundation as its charity of support this year.

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August 24, 2026
St Michael’s Pupils Set Sail on a Life-Changing Tall Ships Adventure
August 22, 2026
St Michael’s Pupils Set Sail on a Life-Changing Tall Ships Adventure
August 22, 2026

The JTYAF was delighted to support three pupils from St Michael’s Middle School on an unforgettable Tall Ships adventure—an opportunity that would not have been possible without funding.

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August 22, 2026
Mayor of Ferndown Chooses JTYAF as a Charity of Support
August 18, 2026
Mayor of Ferndown Chooses JTYAF as a Charity of Support
August 18, 2026

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is honoured to have been chosen by the Mayor of Ferndown as one of the charities he will support during his mayoral year.

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August 18, 2026
North Wales Scout Adventure Builds Independence and Confidence
August 16, 2026
North Wales Scout Adventure Builds Independence and Confidence
August 16, 2026

A 13-year-old member of Christchurch Scouts has received a JTYAF bursary towards a seven-day Scout trip to North Wales

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August 16, 2026
Helping a Young Cellist Reach Her Grade 4 Goal
August 13, 2026
Helping a Young Cellist Reach Her Grade 4 Goal
August 13, 2026

A talented 12-year-old musician has received a JTYAF bursary to fund a term of cello lessons, helping her continue developing her musical skills and work towards her Grade 4 examination at the end of the year.

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August 13, 2026
Help for a Local Swimmer to Reach the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games
August 10, 2026
Help for a Local Swimmer to Reach the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games
August 10, 2026

The JTYAF is delighted to support a talented local swimmer as he prepares to compete at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in Birmingham this August.

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August 10, 2026
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The 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.


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Registered Charity Number: 1125277  .  Postal Address:  PO Box 7124  .  Ferndown  .  Dorset  .  BH22 2DB

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