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Ferndown Upper School Student to go to National School's Championships
Jul 13, 2025
Ferndown Upper School Student to go to National School's Championships
Jul 13, 2025

A 14-year-old student from Ferndown Upper School has been selected as one of only 32 athletes to represent Dorset at the National Schools’ Championships in Birmingham.

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Jul 13, 2025
Rucksacks For D of E
Jul 10, 2025
Rucksacks For D of E
Jul 10, 2025

The JTYAF supported two students from Budmouth College with the funds to buy rucksacks

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Jul 10, 2025
Success for the Boscombe Youth Fiddle Orchestra
Jul 7, 2025
Success for the Boscombe Youth Fiddle Orchestra
Jul 7, 2025

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.

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Jul 7, 2025
Talented Trampolinist Representing England in Portugal
Jul 1, 2025
Talented Trampolinist Representing England in Portugal
Jul 1, 2025

The JTYAF is honoured to support this talented trampolinist to attend an international competition, the Scalabis Cup in Portugal.

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Jul 1, 2025
JTYAF Honoured with a High Sheriff's Award
Jun 30, 2025
JTYAF Honoured with a High Sheriff's Award
Jun 30, 2025

The JTYAF was honoured to receive a High Sheriff’s Award at the recent Fete on the Field event in Ferndown.

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Jun 30, 2025
Paul's 8th Curry Night at the Cinnamon Ferndown
Jun 17, 2025
Paul's 8th Curry Night at the Cinnamon Ferndown
Jun 17, 2025

Huge 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

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Jun 17, 2025
Support for Talented Musician
Jun 15, 2025
Support for Talented Musician
Jun 15, 2025

The JTYAF was absolutely delighted to support a talented young musician by contributing towards a new clarinet.

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Jun 15, 2025
A Visit to the Ancient Technology Centre for Edison Class
Jun 9, 2025
A Visit to the Ancient Technology Centre for Edison Class
Jun 9, 2025

The 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.

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Jun 9, 2025
Gorsemoor Scouts Take to the Water
Jun 3, 2025
Gorsemoor Scouts Take to the Water
Jun 3, 2025

The 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.

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Jun 3, 2025
Olympic Ambitions for Talented 17 Year Old
Jun 1, 2025
Olympic Ambitions for Talented 17 Year Old
Jun 1, 2025

The 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.

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Jun 1, 2025
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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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