Big Breakfast Plus Charity 1197825
@bigbreakfastplus.bsky.social
We serve freshly cooked breakfasts for hungry people in a warm and welcoming environment. Open 7 mornings a week 7.30-9 am Pilgrim Centre, Regents Circus, Swindon. Recipients of the Kings Award for Voluntary Service
Baffled by the numbers we feed each day? Well so are we. In October we served 2750 breakfasts and to achieve that our volunteers donated 930 hours of their time! Please remember you can support us without getting up at silly o'clock but by donating via our l Christmas Appeal 2025 buff.ly/FzbaApJ
December 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Baffled by the numbers we feed each day? Well so are we. In October we served 2750 breakfasts and to achieve that our volunteers donated 930 hours of their time! Please remember you can support us without getting up at silly o'clock but by donating via our l Christmas Appeal 2025 buff.ly/FzbaApJ
Dana shares today's update: "Nice chilled morning. 68 freshly cooked breakfasts served on the wet windy morning.
Our monthly donated delivery arrived today. Thanks to Sharon for coming to help and sorting the cupboard out, she found some lovely outfits. Have a good week all 😊"
Our monthly donated delivery arrived today. Thanks to Sharon for coming to help and sorting the cupboard out, she found some lovely outfits. Have a good week all 😊"
December 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Dana shares today's update: "Nice chilled morning. 68 freshly cooked breakfasts served on the wet windy morning.
Our monthly donated delivery arrived today. Thanks to Sharon for coming to help and sorting the cupboard out, she found some lovely outfits. Have a good week all 😊"
Our monthly donated delivery arrived today. Thanks to Sharon for coming to help and sorting the cupboard out, she found some lovely outfits. Have a good week all 😊"
Uplifting update from Karma Sunday Team Leader.
“A joyful morning.
My favourite start to a Sunday.
80 guests warm & fed & set up for the morning against the chill outside. Everyone in great spirits, a fabulous team, some time to tidy & talk & generally be just excellent humans x”. Thank you Karma.
“A joyful morning.
My favourite start to a Sunday.
80 guests warm & fed & set up for the morning against the chill outside. Everyone in great spirits, a fabulous team, some time to tidy & talk & generally be just excellent humans x”. Thank you Karma.
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Uplifting update from Karma Sunday Team Leader.
“A joyful morning.
My favourite start to a Sunday.
80 guests warm & fed & set up for the morning against the chill outside. Everyone in great spirits, a fabulous team, some time to tidy & talk & generally be just excellent humans x”. Thank you Karma.
“A joyful morning.
My favourite start to a Sunday.
80 guests warm & fed & set up for the morning against the chill outside. Everyone in great spirits, a fabulous team, some time to tidy & talk & generally be just excellent humans x”. Thank you Karma.
From Rhian Saturday’s Team Leader: “Fantastic Saturday team serving 113 guests freshly cooked breakfasts and sharing 61 fruit bags. Thanks to everyone who came in specially to decorate the cafe.”
November 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
From Rhian Saturday’s Team Leader: “Fantastic Saturday team serving 113 guests freshly cooked breakfasts and sharing 61 fruit bags. Thanks to everyone who came in specially to decorate the cafe.”
It’s starting to look like Christmas - volunteers in early this morning bringing Christmas cheer and decorations to the Pilgrim Community Cafe - breakfast ready 🍳🍳🍳
November 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
It’s starting to look like Christmas - volunteers in early this morning bringing Christmas cheer and decorations to the Pilgrim Community Cafe - breakfast ready 🍳🍳🍳
Abi, our youngest volunteer and Wednesday's Team Leader, reports in today before attending college. "We served 72 freshly cooked breakfasts this morning on a nice steady shift :) thanks everyone!"
November 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Abi, our youngest volunteer and Wednesday's Team Leader, reports in today before attending college. "We served 72 freshly cooked breakfasts this morning on a nice steady shift :) thanks everyone!"
At Christchurch in Old Town today raising our profile and bringing some Christmas treats. We were privileged to meet up with @cllrfay.bsky.social our Mayor,Santa and an elusive elf Kim from the Lions
November 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
At Christchurch in Old Town today raising our profile and bringing some Christmas treats. We were privileged to meet up with @cllrfay.bsky.social our Mayor,Santa and an elusive elf Kim from the Lions
Abi’s day for leading the team. “78 breakfasts this cold, cold morning - thank you everyone for your help, it is much appreciated ♡♡”
November 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Abi’s day for leading the team. “78 breakfasts this cold, cold morning - thank you everyone for your help, it is much appreciated ♡♡”
Team Leader Sam is back from her holidays: "Great shift & lovely to see everyone after having 6 weeks off. We served 84 freshly cooked breakfasts and gave out 47 bags of fresh fruit on what seemed like a slow and steady shift with great atmosphere. We even had some Christmas carol singing 🎵🎶"
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Team Leader Sam is back from her holidays: "Great shift & lovely to see everyone after having 6 weeks off. We served 84 freshly cooked breakfasts and gave out 47 bags of fresh fruit on what seemed like a slow and steady shift with great atmosphere. We even had some Christmas carol singing 🎵🎶"
Important update from Friday: “70 breakfasts served brilliantly by Orla on her first time serving!
Very quiet start due to the rain but great atmosphere and teamwork from the fantastic Friday crew! X Katy Friday’s Team Leader
Very quiet start due to the rain but great atmosphere and teamwork from the fantastic Friday crew! X Katy Friday’s Team Leader
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Important update from Friday: “70 breakfasts served brilliantly by Orla on her first time serving!
Very quiet start due to the rain but great atmosphere and teamwork from the fantastic Friday crew! X Katy Friday’s Team Leader
Very quiet start due to the rain but great atmosphere and teamwork from the fantastic Friday crew! X Katy Friday’s Team Leader
Delivering Joy-Collection
Dunelm customers excelled themselves this year. We're grateful to all their customers who donated gifts. Dunelm were able to deliver 250 presents just this week! 🎁to a number of charities working with those in need including Big Breakfast Plus. Thank you
Dunelm customers excelled themselves this year. We're grateful to all their customers who donated gifts. Dunelm were able to deliver 250 presents just this week! 🎁to a number of charities working with those in need including Big Breakfast Plus. Thank you
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Delivering Joy-Collection
Dunelm customers excelled themselves this year. We're grateful to all their customers who donated gifts. Dunelm were able to deliver 250 presents just this week! 🎁to a number of charities working with those in need including Big Breakfast Plus. Thank you
Dunelm customers excelled themselves this year. We're grateful to all their customers who donated gifts. Dunelm were able to deliver 250 presents just this week! 🎁to a number of charities working with those in need including Big Breakfast Plus. Thank you
“Morning all!!
76 served in a calm and efficient shift. We even got Callum on the washing
We also had a some glossy books left in, detailing the services available in Swindon for those in need which makes great reference.
Have a good Thursday all!! x”
Ben Thursday Team Leader
76 served in a calm and efficient shift. We even got Callum on the washing
We also had a some glossy books left in, detailing the services available in Swindon for those in need which makes great reference.
Have a good Thursday all!! x”
Ben Thursday Team Leader
November 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
“Morning all!!
76 served in a calm and efficient shift. We even got Callum on the washing
We also had a some glossy books left in, detailing the services available in Swindon for those in need which makes great reference.
Have a good Thursday all!! x”
Ben Thursday Team Leader
76 served in a calm and efficient shift. We even got Callum on the washing
We also had a some glossy books left in, detailing the services available in Swindon for those in need which makes great reference.
Have a good Thursday all!! x”
Ben Thursday Team Leader
All hail to BMW staff who brought much needed donations to Big Breakfast Plus last week. Thank you for all your thoughtful gifts and festive treats.
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
All hail to BMW staff who brought much needed donations to Big Breakfast Plus last week. Thank you for all your thoughtful gifts and festive treats.
Whatever is on your wish list this year can raise vital funds for Big Breakfast Plus. From the must-have festive breakfast to the perfect present, you can raise a donation with every order > buff.ly/R370WAZ
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Whatever is on your wish list this year can raise vital funds for Big Breakfast Plus. From the must-have festive breakfast to the perfect present, you can raise a donation with every order > buff.ly/R370WAZ
Well, well, well. Tuesday proving to be an exciting community morning. “103 tasty breakfasts prepared & served this morning, 57 fruit bags handed out and loads of donated bread - a busy shift but we all worked hard and supported each other thank you team”. Jim TL.
November 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Well, well, well. Tuesday proving to be an exciting community morning. “103 tasty breakfasts prepared & served this morning, 57 fruit bags handed out and loads of donated bread - a busy shift but we all worked hard and supported each other thank you team”. Jim TL.
Is it a bit early to be telling you about our Christmas cards? Designs donated, enabling us to raise funds for Xmas breakfast foods. Packs of 5 cards for £5. For sale at the Pilgrim Centre mornings 7.30am & 9am or at the Christmas Fayre at Christchurch on 22 November. [email protected]
November 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Is it a bit early to be telling you about our Christmas cards? Designs donated, enabling us to raise funds for Xmas breakfast foods. Packs of 5 cards for £5. For sale at the Pilgrim Centre mornings 7.30am & 9am or at the Christmas Fayre at Christchurch on 22 November. [email protected]
Remembering our Star Training Day. We had a fantastic morning with CGL training focused on alcohol and substance abuse with Hannah. The session on administering Naloxone was excellent. Lots of our volunteers attended the free session to learn more about supporting those in need safely.
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Remembering our Star Training Day. We had a fantastic morning with CGL training focused on alcohol and substance abuse with Hannah. The session on administering Naloxone was excellent. Lots of our volunteers attended the free session to learn more about supporting those in need safely.
Another Tremendous Thorough Thursday Team effort 👌 💪 Have a great rest of your week everyone xx Nicky - Toast Tsar
November 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Another Tremendous Thorough Thursday Team effort 👌 💪 Have a great rest of your week everyone xx Nicky - Toast Tsar
Abi: "76 breakfasts freshly cooked and served today on a rather lively shift thank you all very much for the help".
"Team Wednesday is always a joy" Chris.
"Team Wednesday is always a joy" Chris.
November 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Abi: "76 breakfasts freshly cooked and served today on a rather lively shift thank you all very much for the help".
"Team Wednesday is always a joy" Chris.
"Team Wednesday is always a joy" Chris.
Franki is Sunday’s Team Leader and still has time to make the scrambled eggs: “120 Beautiful Breakfasts brought out by the super Sunday squad.
Lovely to welcome back Moises to the team today!
Have a fab week xx”
Lovely to welcome back Moises to the team today!
Have a fab week xx”
November 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Franki is Sunday’s Team Leader and still has time to make the scrambled eggs: “120 Beautiful Breakfasts brought out by the super Sunday squad.
Lovely to welcome back Moises to the team today!
Have a fab week xx”
Lovely to welcome back Moises to the team today!
Have a fab week xx”
Cracking Sunday morning with 96 people enjoying a leisurely breakfast together and served by this wonderful crew
October 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Cracking Sunday morning with 96 people enjoying a leisurely breakfast together and served by this wonderful crew
Abi Wednesday Team Leader reporting in : “71 breakfasts and 30 fruit bags served today! Thank you katy for bringing some sausage rolls - they were much appreciated
thanks everybody!”
thanks everybody!”
October 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Abi Wednesday Team Leader reporting in : “71 breakfasts and 30 fruit bags served today! Thank you katy for bringing some sausage rolls - they were much appreciated
thanks everybody!”
thanks everybody!”
Believe it or not what a change from yesterday's 83 breakfasts! Jim reports in after a very busy start to the day. Good morning all a big thank you Tuesday team we did 109 breakfasts 57 fruit bags. I lost count of the drinks. It's so enjoyable to work with you guys - enjoy the rest of the week.
October 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Believe it or not what a change from yesterday's 83 breakfasts! Jim reports in after a very busy start to the day. Good morning all a big thank you Tuesday team we did 109 breakfasts 57 fruit bags. I lost count of the drinks. It's so enjoyable to work with you guys - enjoy the rest of the week.
“Morning xx
83 delicious breakfasts served by the Magnificent Monday team this damp and dreary morning. Warm and welcoming in the cafe 🤗🤗🤗” Angela Monday Team Leader
83 delicious breakfasts served by the Magnificent Monday team this damp and dreary morning. Warm and welcoming in the cafe 🤗🤗🤗” Angela Monday Team Leader
October 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
“Morning xx
83 delicious breakfasts served by the Magnificent Monday team this damp and dreary morning. Warm and welcoming in the cafe 🤗🤗🤗” Angela Monday Team Leader
83 delicious breakfasts served by the Magnificent Monday team this damp and dreary morning. Warm and welcoming in the cafe 🤗🤗🤗” Angela Monday Team Leader