This summer, thousands of people across the UK will be taking the plunge and skinny dipping to raise money for British Heart Foundation(BHF) while experiencing the exhilaration of being naked. They will improve their mental and physical health and well-being, boost their body confidence, and reduce their stress. They will also have great fun!
The Great British Skinny Dip is a campaign by British Naturism (BN) aimed at raising funds for the BHF, and:
- Promoting greater understanding of Naturism and social nudity
- Encouraging acceptance and participation in Naturism
- Improving facilities and opportunities for Naturism
- Promoting body confidence and well-being
Participation in Naturism is on the rise, with BN reporting significant increases in new joiners since the 2020 lockdown. An Ipsos poll commissioned by British Naturism in 2022, revealed (pun intended) that almost 7 million Britons describe themselves as ‘Naturists’ or ‘Nudists’.
A dip takes place on Saturday 10th June at Peterborough Lido
Rick Stacey, BN's Eastern Region organiser said:
"Activity in the eastern region is increasing all the time and we're delighted to be invited back to this fantastic venue for another year. We welcomed loads of swimmers last summer over four evenings including plenty of people new to skinny-dipping. It's the most amazing feeling, so relaxing and you don’t have any swimwear to dry. So why not give it a try in a friendly and welcoming environment?”
Andrew Welch, National spokesman for British Naturism, said:
“Taboos around nudity are eroding and the health and well-being benefits of going naked are more widely understood, with more and more people wanting to shrug off convention and the rigours of daily life and experience it for themselves. Swimming without a costume is one of the most exhilarating things you can do and we want encourage everyone to come and give it a go - and raise much needed funds for our charity partner, British Heart Foundation.
Peterborough Lido said:
'We wish British Naturism every success with their popular skinny dips'
We have people willing to be interviewed/photographed and stock photos for media use.
Media attendance is possible, with advance notice.
Contacts and links
British Naturism:
Andrew Welch
07774 955138
greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk
bn.org.uk
British Heart Foundation:
Will Slater
07818 510 100
Image: Mark Bass