CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 06.04.23 To 05.04.24
Charity name: The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation
Charity registration number: 1125277
Objectives and Activities
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relerence
Para
1.17
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
To advance in lrfe and to help young people from
Femdown Upper School, Dorset & Wiltshire Wing
Air Cadets, members of the Air Cadets Junior
Leaders Course and members of other
organisations as agreed by the JTYAF Board of
Trustees. by providing financial assistance that
will enable them to develop their capabilities and
grow in maturity both as individuals and members
of societ
The Trustees of the JTYAF have enabled
numerous local young people to pursue their
aspirations and develop as individuals. As a Board
of Trustees, we have diligently provided financial
assistance, particularfy for leisure activities and
pursuits, to help selected young people enhance
their skills and capabilities.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
seprfices identified in the
accounts.
P8ra
1 17aThJ
We have achieved this by awarding scholarships
and bursaries to deserving young individuals,
chosen by the organisations we support. thereby
encouraging personal growth and achievement.
Additionally, we have granled Discretionary
Awards to young people not affiliated wtth any of
our supported organisations and have also funded
various school and group projects.
Overall, in 2024 we have supported young people
with awards totalling nearly £66,000, benefitting
79 individuals, and have funded 18 whole school
and group ventures.
The charity allocated funding for support to young
people from 19 youth organisations including,
Femdown Upper School, the Air Cadets Junior
Leaders Course, Dorset & Wilts Air Cadets,
Beaucroft Foundation School, Ferndown Middle
School. St Michael's Middle School. West Moors
Middle School, Femdown First School, Parley
First School, Hampreston First SGhool, the
Boscombe Youth Fiddle Orchestra, the Duke of

Edinburgh's Award Scheme,
umemouth,
Christchurch and Poole and the Shires. Dorset.
Dorset Scouts and Christchurch Division Scouts.
Dorset Guides, the Boumemouth Sea Cadets &
Royal Marine Cadets, Swim Boumemouth and
Child in the Wild Forest School.
The Discretionary and Accessible Funds were
used to provide opportunities for young people
who are not members of the JTYAF'S supported
organisations. During 2024 a total of £6,700 was
awarded to support 10 individuals and 2 group
projects.
The charity also continues to fund the lease for a
16-seater minibus, sepling 7 local schools plus
numerous local youth organisations.
Statement confinning
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para
AII JTYAF Trustees have read the guidance
issued by the Charity Commission on public
benefit and we ensure that it is reviewed at all
trustee's meetings when the planning of awards is
undertaken.
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r8f8rence
Throughout 2024. the JThAF was busy with
various fundraising events, all of which were
greatly supported by our dedicated volunteers.
Para
Contribution made by
volunteers
A Jf<AF volunteer organised the popular Curry
Night and Trout Fishing Day, and another
volunteer arranged the Bingo Night, which was a
tremendous success.
Our Aftemoon Tea event truly showcased the
power of volunteer support. More than 15
volunteers ensured everything ran smoothly, from
welcoming guests and making sandwiches to
serving and washing up.
We were also honoured to be chosen by the
Mayor of Femdown as his Charity of the Year for
2024125. He is planning a Quiz Night in 2025 to
help raise funds for the JTYAF.
Trustees and volunteers have been invaluable at
several fundraising events, including Fete on the
Field, The Right Royal Affair, the Alternative Quiz
Night, and the JTYAF Christmas Bingo.
Volunteers from Barclays and HSBC not only
provided their help at our Bingo and Afternoon
Tea events but also contributed to the funds
raised with matched funding from their respective
banks.

JTYAF Ambassadors are alsotrntral to the
operation of the Charity, raising the profile of the
JTYAF, organising fundraising support and also
providing personal funding support.
Achievements and Performance
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rgference
The JTYAF has had a very suc￿Ssful 16th year.
16 years of support for young people coincided
with achieving over £1 million presented in
awards. Awards that have made an important
differen￿ to the lives of more than 2500 young
individuals, many school Gommunities and
countless youth groups.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identitying the difference
the charity's work has made
to the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Para
1.20
During 2024 almost £66,000 was awarded to
individuals and groups. The charity also continues
to fund the lease for a 17-seater minibus, serving
7 local schools plus numerous local youth
organisations. The charity provided funding to
support young people from 19 youth
organisations.
Examples of this support includes: _
Ferndown Upper Sch¢)ol
£7,000 was awarded as scholarships and
bursaries to 12 individuals. Funding was awarded
for activities ranging from a Robotics Competition
to World Challenge Expeditions, and Irish
Dancing.
One of the scholarships provided vital support to a
talented 15-year-old musician, enabling him to
purchase a euphonium. Currently perfonning at
Grade 6 standard, he participates in concerts,
gigs. camps, and even a small tattoo, with
aspirations of a career in music with the Royal
Corps of Army Music.
Additionally, a 13-year-old student received
funding. She is travelling to Dublin in April 2025 for
the Irish Dancing World Championships and is the
first solo Irish Dancer from Femdown Upper
School to qualify for this prestigious event. The
costume required for competition at this level is
quite expensive. but with the support of JTYAF,
she can cornmen￿ her World Championships
joumey wrth an elegant costume that will serrfe her
for many years.
Furtherniore, a 17-year-old student was awarded
a bursary to cover the cost of a Level 5 TEFL
Diploma, aiding her in her ambition to teach
lish as a forei
nlan
ua
e overseas.

She is an outstanding studentènd has worked
with several intemational students during their
placements in school.
Dorset & Wilts Wing Air Cadets
In 2024, the JTYAF awarded nearly £2.500 in
funding to support two Air Cadets, adventure with
the Tall Ships Trust, provide equipment for
Adventure Training, and replace the ensign for
2358 (Femdown) Squadron.
Air Cadet Junior Leaders Course
JTYAF funding of £18,000 enabled a team of 10
Qualified Air Cadet Junior Leaders to travel to
Washington. further enhancing their leadership
skills developed during the Junior Leaders Course.
This was truly a life-changing experien￿ for these
outstanding young leaders.
Boscombe Youth Fiddle Orchestra
A £4,000 award provided scholarships for 12
exceptionally talented young violinists, giving them
the Chan￿ to enhance their musical abilities
through 1..1 tuition. The John Thomton Music
Scholars ranged from beginners to those studying
at Grade 8. This communty music project targets
children and young people in Boscombe,
particularly those from disadvantaged families,
who othepwise would not have access to such
musical opportuntties.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Schemes, Dorset,
Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole
The JTYAF supported 20 young people in
participating in the DofE, which builds confidence
and self*steem. Our support covered registration
fees, expedition costs, and essential equipment
such as walking boots.
Additionally. the charity provided funding for the
DofE Programme at Gryphon School, ensuring
that essential equipment like jet boils and tent
poles was available for expeditions.
West Moors Middle School
The JTYAF provided essential support to students
from West Moors Middle School, enabling them to
participate in a residential school trip that would
have othe￿iSe been inaccessible.
Additionally. four students received funding to
continue their music and swimming lessons, which
would have been cancelled without JTYAF
support, due to the financial pressures faced by
their families.

Bournemouth Sea Cadets &Boyal Marine
Cadets
The Boumemouth Sea Cadets utilized their award
allocation to fund Offshore Voyages for two Sea
Cadets and to purchase an MTA Leadership kit.
Discretionary and Accessibility Funds
The Discretionary Fund supported two group
projects and ten individuals.
Four young athletes received funding for travel
costs. enabling them to participate in competitions
WEth Team GB in their respective sports.
A young lady with exceptional talent in aerial arts
was funded for her fees and travel costs, allowing
her to attend a specialist one-week intensive
training course at Ecole Nationale de Cirque in
Montreal.
Two students, aged 16 and 17, were supported to
join volunteering expeditions in Zanzibar and
Borneo, while a talented 16-year-old musician
attended a Music Course wrth the National Youth
Brass Band.
Funding was awarded to two group projects,
including the Compass Learning Centre, where
support for essential expedition clothing has
enabled six students to participate in the Anny 10
Tors Challenge in 2025.
The Accessible Fund contrFbuted towards an off-
road buggy for a 7-year-old who loves the
outdoors. This new buggy will allow him to explore
his favourite places, such as the woods and the
beach, with his friends.
Swim Bournemouth
The JTYAF provides a scholarship that covers
500kn of swimming and competition fees, enabling
a talented young man to continue his training in
his chosen sport.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it illustrates the
diversity that the JThAF encourages, and the
significant benefrts provided to young people in
our community. Despite the numerous challenges
that young people and their families continue to
face, the JTYAF is privileged to offer support
during these difficult times. Many young
individuals have been able to participate in
activities they otherwise wouldn't have had access
to, and school projects funded by the JTYAF have
made a real drfterence in the lives of those who
have benefited from them.
The JTYAF has continued to develop links with
other organisations and has had several business
artners durin
the
ear includin
Ferndown &

Parley Rotary Club. Ve￿ood ￿tary Club.
Wimbome Rotary Club, Centre Stage, Custom
Creations and Asda.
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In 2024. the JTYAF has played a significant role in
the development of young people from the
organisations chosen by our trustees, providing
almost £66,000 in funding for awards.
Achievements against
objectives set
Para
1.41
In 2024. the charty organized several events,
including the Afternoon Tea, The Land Girls Abba
Tribute, an Altemative Quiz Night, and the JTYAF
Christmas Bingo. which was the main fundraiser of
the year. The charrty also received support from
various clubs and organisations through their
'charity of the yearf status.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para
1.41
The Jf<AF was incredibly grateful for the
generous support from the Air Cadet Junior
Leaders on Course 24, whose individual
fundraising activities raised more than £27,000.
This, along with a signtficant personal donation,
has ensured that the JTYAF can continue to
su
ort
oun
eo
le and fund awards for 2025.
Not applicable - our investment policy is a no risk
one.
Investment perfomance
against objectives
P8r#
1.41
Other
Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the
eriod
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
statin
are held
Para 1.21
Sound
Pata 1.22
The JTYAF has no paid staff or property so there
is no need to hold a finanGial reserve to cater for
this. We make our awards retros
ectivel

depending on the previous awual fundraising
and therefore have no targets that we need to
hold reserves for. We may hold resenrfes to cover
future expenditure (ie 5 years lease on mini bus)
The amount will be decided at the Trustees
meetin
Currently we hold £13.407 to cover minibus
lease.
Amount of reserves held
Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties al)out the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
No deficrt
Para 1.23
There is no uncertainty. We operate
retrospectively and will therefore allocate
amounts for awards in respect of the funding that
we have raised the
revious
ear.
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choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Our main source of fundraising is from
fundraising events organised by or on behalf of
the charity. We are however privileged to receive
a substantial amount of funding in personal and
business donations and from Charty of the Year
status.
Air Cadet Junior Leaders fundraise for the JryAF
as part of their ILAM Qualrfication and have
contributed a substantial amount of our income
for several years. During 2024 the Air Cadets on
the Course organised individual fundraising
activities and raised an incredible £27,000.
We have no investments.
The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
ado
ted
Para 1.46
We are not currently facing any identifiable risk.
As we operate retrospectively, we are not at risk
from unforeseen demand for funding. If we were
to experien￿ a notable fluctuation in our
fundraising, we would tailor our award allocation
accordingly.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts..
Type of governing document
(trust deed. royal charter)
Para 1.25
Constitution adopted 5th June 2008,
amended 20th De￿rnber 2008- supported
b a Govemance Document.

How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association CIO,
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entrtled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
Trust
Pard 1.25
Appointed by a majority of existing trustees
at trustee meetings.
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Policies and procedures
The JTYAF Social Media Policy (version 1)
adopted for the induthon
was agreed by the Trustees and adopted
and training of trustees
on 151 July 2024.
The JTYAF Copyright and Media
Acceptable Use Policy (version 1) was
acce
ted and a
roved 6° Jul 2024.
Para 1.51
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charit
works
Relationship with any
related parties
Para 1.51
Para 1.51
Other
The Charity has further darified its policy
around grant applications and more closely
defined the parameters around how grants
will be assessed, and to agree the
framework under which associated costs
{e.g. assistance with travel expenses) for
grantees to attend sports or cultural events,
whether competrtive or otherwise. The
policy (v1-January 2023) was approved by
the Trustees and came into effect on 14th
Janua
2023.
Reference and Administrative details
Chari
name
other name the chari
uses
Re
istered charit
number
Charity's principal address
The John Thomton Youn
JTYAF
1125277
PO Box 7124
Femdown
Dorset
BH22 2DB
Achievers Foundation

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for
whole ear
Trustee name
Office lif any)
Name of person lor body) entitled
int trustee
ifan
Peter Thornton
Chainnan
Linda Thornton
Secretary
lan Thornton
John Fay
Matthew Snook
Vanessa Toth
Mark Bery
Geoff Beck
Maurice Patterson
Data Protection Officer
10
Tony Hambleton
Andy Martin
Simon Puddle
12
Treasurer
13
14
Joe Barnett
Philip Jones
Cor
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
rtwasa
roved
Dlroctor name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustse name
Dates acted If not for whole
ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
DesGription of the assets
held in this ca
acit
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charit
's ob'ects
None

Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own
assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optlonal inforniatlon)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infonnation)
Exemptions from disclosure
rsonnel details
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
Other o
tional inforniation
Declarations
The trust688 declare that they have approved the trustees. report above.
Slgned on behalf of the Gharity's trustee3
Slgnature(s
Full name(s)
Peter Thomton
Linda Thornton
Posltion (eg Socretary.
Chair. etc)
Chair
Secretary
Daté
3° January 2025

CHARITY COMMISSIO
FOR ENGLAND ANO WALE
YOUNG ACHIEVEA8 FOUNDATION
Recei
and
ents accounts
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For wrfod
from
PerfDd sL4rt
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Section A Receipts arid payments
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fun
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1,743
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161
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A6 Cash lunth l••1 y•ar •nd
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1779
11
124Na
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Section B Statement of assets and Ilabilities at the end of the period
Unrestrlcted
lund8
to neare¥l £
Fleslricled
fund5
lo nearest £
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funds
lo ne8re¥l £
Calegorle8
Delalls
B1 Cash funds
12J.303
Total cash lunds
123,303
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Unrestrlcled
funds
to nearest E
OK
OK
Endowment
lunds
to nearesl £
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funds
lo n¢Jre$i £
Det8118
82 Other monetary as88ts
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83 Investmenl assets
Fund lo whleh
Deio118
Coll loptlonAII
Curr•nt valu•
84 Assels relalnad for the
charlty's own use
Funrl lo whlch
relates
Unrosinc¢8d
An￿￿nI du•
IlonAI
13.400
When due
Ilonal
Detalls
B5 Llabllltles
Balanco ol Minilyjs loa8
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b8haW of all Ihe trusi@85
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examlner's Report
Report to the trustees
The John Thomton Young Achievers Foundation
On accounts for the year
Charity no
(If any)
ended
05th April 2024
1125277
Set out on pages
IieriifrriiJ*i In fr￿1￿le 11]e Piil',e nuin￿.15 of a(Sdilioiial S111￿.1¥1
I report to the trustees on my exarnination of the accounts of the above
charity (1he Trustl for the year ended i 0510412024 '. )'.
Responslblllties and
basis of report
As the charitvs trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
(Ihe Actl.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trusl's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent trhe charivs gross Income exceeded £250.000 and l am qualified to
examinor's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of.{insert name of
applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] rfnot applicable.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection wrth the examination (other than that
disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did noi accord with the accounting records,. or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the fonn and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that Ihe accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attenlion should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Please delete the wonls in Ihe brackets il they do noi apply.
Signed:
Date:
07th January 2025
Name:
Paul David Bulpitt
Relevant profe3slonal
quallflcatlon(s) or body
FCCA (Registered Auditor)
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Address:
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Sectlon B
Disc105ure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters ol concern
(see CC32. Independant examination of charity accounts: directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give hère brlef detalls of
any Items that the
examiner wishes to
dlsclose.
No such matters.
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