# The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1125277 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1125277)
- Website: https://www.jtyaf.org
- Latest income: £67.2k; spending £86.6k
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-thornton-young-achievers-foundation

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) is privileged to be able to support many young people to develop as individuals and achieve their ambitions in life. The young achievers who attain awards are selected for their demonstration of the Foundation's key values: courage, determination, unselfishness and cheerfulness in adversity.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation reported income of £67.2k and spending of £86.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (jtyaf.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation?

In its latest reported year The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation reported income of £67.2k and spending of £86.6k.


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