Great East Skinny Dip 2026

Last year nearly two hundred of us took the plunge and raised over a thousand pounds for the mental health charity MIND. This year there are already a hundred and fifty brave souls signed up to run, scream, plunge and generally have a fabulous time.

Why Skinny Dip?

From mental health and body positivity to raising your heart rate and just feeling the rush of being alive, there are many, many health benefits to being naked. But, if you are looking for another reason to skinny dip, why not do it for a great cause? Our chosen charity is the mental health charity MIND.

Full skinny is not compulsory – it’s as bare as you dare, BUT I will be going FULL skinny! 😳😬🤪

We will be back at the beach in Clacton-on-Sea on Saturday 5th Sept 2026.

Our mission is to listen to our communities and offer compassionate and inclusive mental health services, resources and practical support to promote wellbeing for everyone. Mid and North East Essex Mind are a local mental health charity affiliated to the national charity Mind. We are financially independent and rely on donations and fundraising to continue our services. Our purpose is to offer hope and support for good mental health, so that no one feels alone.