Kettering choir The Decibelles show that being churchgoers is no barrier to (modest) nudity in their calendar, raising money for both the choir itself and Brest Friends Northamptonshire, which is – as you might guess – a cancer charity. www.thedecibelles.co.uk

Wilson says that after she put on two screenings in the village, people came forward with ideas to further the notion of embracing one’s body image. One of which was a calendar. Not gardeners who are perennially naked, presumably – this horticultural charity’s calendar features nude men and promises to liven up “kitchens, potting sheds and office canteens”– though the latter might see complaints from the empowered prudes. https://shop.perennial.org.uk/products/the-perennial-naked-gardeners-calendar-2023 Showing that no profession is too niche for a naked charity calendar, the reindeer herders of Cairngorm have stripped off to raise money for the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue and the upkeep of the reindeer herd. Once again, we’ve been searching out the naked charity calendars for 2023 – a tradition that shows no sign of dying even as our world becomes ever more prudish about nudity and fearful of ‘exploitation’. While some of the student calendars that had once been the mainstay of the scene have faded away, others have replaced them and for most, the whole idea still seems to be a bit of harmless fun – especially as very little actual nudity is generally involved (or at least displayed). Steph Catley lifts up the cup as they celebrate winning the Cup of Nations in March. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)Inspired by the movie, the “Calendar Girls,” Smith told The Huffington Post that while his goal was to produce a calendar that would both raise money for various charities and show the beauty of older women, what he wasn’t expecting was how liberating the project turned out to be for the models. Well, who is to say that professional (or wannabe professional) glamour models can’t raise money for charity with a calendar? In this case, the recipients are Mental Health Awareness and the Chestnut Appeal for Men’s Health. https://ukcalendargirls.co.uk/supporting-charities/ Bartlett-Horwood wants other people to feel the way she feels and “not to be worried about what other people think.” Myself and others from our riding school/livery yard have produced a naked calendar to raise funds for HEART (Highland Equine And Riding Therapy) which is a small local charity supporting children and adults with disabilities or long term health conditions to enjoy the benefits of horse riding. It started as a joke, but in fact everyone really got into the spirit of the project and gained lots of confidence. In fact, some people seemed happier to have their clothes off than on!” — Christine Fletcher I have spent years battling with my weight and worrying how I look in front of my family and friends,” she says. “But, why when I am healthy and happy I have wonderful people around me who love me for who I am and it is inside that really matters.”

The organisation Running at 40+ has its own calendar of naked female runners, with money raised going to the women’s charity Refuge. https://runningat40plus.com/shop/ols/products/the-naked-runner-female-calendar-2023

Tying in with their production of Calendar Girls– the story of where this whole thing began – St Neots Am Dram group VAMPS is producing a calendar tie-in featuring local businesses to raise money for the Hunts Community Cancer Network.