I lost everything in Covid – home, work, health
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...
Why Volunteer at Big Breakfast? Just ask Angela and Roger
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...
Homelessness can hit anyone at any time
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...
Meet one of our fabulous volunteers
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,...
Breakfast charity puts fruit on the menu for Swindon’s homeless
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,...
Celebrating our brilliant volunteers at Big Breakfast Plus
Without our volunteers, we simply wouldn’t be able to run Big Breakfast Plus. We are blessed with having a fantastic group who, between them, ensure we can open seven-days-a-week for our guests. Our volunteers span all ages, from teenagers to retired people, including...
We need your support
Big Breakfast Plus has been serving the homeless and hungry in Swindon since 1993. As a registered charity that provides a cooked breakfast and access to support services, we depend on volunteers and donations to cover our running costs.
