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The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation has supported the Cornerstone Academy with funding for the purchase of three 3-man tents. This will enable the school to offer Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions to a wider group of students, particulary those who may face fanancial barriers.

Congratulations to all our dedicated ‘pullers,’ who spent their August Bank Holiday Monday bravely pulling a Boeing 737, weighing in at 35,000 Kg, over a challenging distance of 50 metres at the Dorset Plane Pull event.

The 40 for JT Challenge has inspired some truly innovative fundraising activities centered around the number 40, and Swim Bournemouth came up with the brilliant idea to organise a raffle featuring 40 fantastic prize

A 16-year-old Air Cadet from 149 (Poole) Squadron is set to travel to Costa Rica in 2026, thanks to the support of the JTYAF.

Dan will be taking on the ultimate '40 for JT' Charity Challenge in support of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF). A solo endurance cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats of 1040 miles!

Our young award winner recently received a JTYAF bursary to support her ongoing training and development in the sport of dog agility.

Councillor Terry Cordery, a committed and enthusiastic supporter of the JTYAF, proudly chose John’s Foundation as his designated charity throughout his term as Mayor.

We would like to thank Hannah at Dorset Fit for all the time and effort she put into organising the Walk-a-thon at King George V Playing Fields.

Dan will be taking on the ultimate '40 for JT' Charity Challenge in support of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF). A solo endurance cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats of 1040 miles!