Hi,
Any help gratefully received.
As one who studies electronics strictly as a hobby, I would suggest you start your journey with just the simpliest of steps.
The vast majority of electronic projects, especially those within the reach of we mere mortals, are basically variations on a theme, and once that theme is learned, can be easily understood.
The first thing you should do, and it requires only a minimum of components, is to thoroughly study and understand basic theory. This means a complete examination of Ohm's law, and how voltage, current and resistance combine in an electrical circuit to produce the desired results. By systematically studying the use of resistors, for example, in parallel and series circuits and voltage dividers, and how the voltage drops and current flow behave in the various configurations, one can grasp a fundamental feel for all electronics.
The best part is that you need only a few components to do this. You already have the breadboard, all you need in addition are a few resistors, a few red or green 5mm LEDS, batteries, and a multimeter. Then you can begin to explore all the circuit combinations, keeping in mind that the simpliest of these is found in the most complex equipment, to the extent you will later be able to understand exactly why a designer calls for a particular application of components.
There are many sites on the internet from which one can learn basic theory. I would suggest this be your first goal so that once gained, your future in electronics will be much easier.
Forgive me for rattling on, but I think this is highly important for all beginners.