by Charlotte Mannion | Oct 22, 2024 | General News
So many people’s worlds were turned upside down by the pandemic. Among them was Jethro. Now a guest of Big Breakfast Plus, and well on the way to rebuilding his life, it was Covid that changed everything for him, ultimately leaving him homeless. “I had always led a...
by Charlotte Mannion | Sep 25, 2024 | Homelessness
Many people find themselves homeless. Nobody expects to. For 40-year-old Wes, when he is out of work, he is out of accommodation. A chef, who hails from Yorkshire, Wes has mainly worked in kitchens where rooms are provided. When he’s between jobs, he has nowhere to...
by Charlotte Mannion | Sep 20, 2024 | General News
Homeless and hungry people in Swindon are getting the chance to enjoy their five-a-day thanks to town charity Big Breakfast Plus. The charity, which provides breakfast seven days a week from its base at The Pilgrim Centre, is now offering fruit bags to its visitors,...
by Charlotte Mannion | Aug 20, 2024 | Case studies, Volunteers
Volunteering at Big Breakfast Plus involves time, commitment, and a willingness to get up early! So, we are lucky to have so many who are willing to help us provide breakfasts for hungry people in Swindon. We talked to two of our volunteers, Angela and Roger, and...
by Charlotte Mannion | Aug 2, 2024 | Case studies, Fundraising
As if looking after six children doesn’t keep her busy enough, we are thrilled that we have Clair as our chef three days a week. Not only that, Clair volunteers with us for three other days. We are lucky to have her. So, what led Clair becoming one of our chefs,...
