A person in a yellow jacket and cap sits at a table in Torquay Library, holding a leaflet. A teacup and saucer are on the table, which is covered with a blue polka-dot cloth. The background shows an orange noticeboard with various papers pinned. This scene represents the library’s winter initiative offering free breakfasts and warm spaces to the community.

Free Breakfasts at Torquay Library

Torquay Library is welcoming the community with a new initiative offering free breakfasts on Friday mornings over the Winter. Supported by Willmott Dixon and Milligan, the initiative offers healthy meals and warm spaces for locals.

Willmott Dixon and Milligan are partnering with Libraries Unlimited to support the local community by providing free healthy breakfasts in a warm space and opportunity to increase social wellbeing. The project aims to combat isolation in the Torbay area and help people connect with others.

The breakfast club has been made possible thanks to volunteer hours through a network of local businesses.

Following the success of the Willmott Dixon-funded library breakfast club last year, over 700 breakfasts were consumed in Torquay Library between October 2024 and March 2025. Local businesses and individuals are invited to volunteer and help make a difference this winter.

“Libraries are warm, welcoming spaces where people can come together. Over the winter, we run initiatives like coat rails and free breakfasts to support our communities through the colder months. At Torquay Library, this project creates another opportunity for connection and reminds us that libraries are wonderful hubs of activity for everyone. Coming together as a community can make a real difference to people’s days. We are delighted to be working with our partners and volunteers to bring people together during what for some is the loneliest time of the year.”

shared Alex Kittow, Chief Executive Officer at Libraries Unlimited.

Daffne Aguilar, Social Value Manager at Willmott Dixon, on behalf of Willmott Dixon said:

“Willmott Dixon and Milligan are proud to support local initiatives in Torquay. Through our partnership with Libraries Unlimited and their winter campaign, we are helping provide a welcoming, safe space where people from all backgrounds can access warmth, support, and food throughout the season. This initiative reflects our strong social value commitment as part of the Regeneration Partnership with Torbay Council and Milligan. We believe that inclusion, health, and wellbeing are essential pillars of a thriving community. We look forward to continuing this initiative in the years ahead and leaving a lasting legacy for the people of Torquay.”

Everyone is welcome at Torquay Library on Friday mornings for a free hot drink and healthy breakfast. Open to all – no booking required.