by Tom Sykes

JENNIFER SAUNDERS is an exhibitionist, Kate Winslet is a flower child, Angel of the North sculptor Anthony Gormley is going fuzzy at the edges and England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, football fans will be pleased to learn, is keeping his mind on the job.

Kate Winslet submitted T-shirt for the auction

That, at least, is what you might conclude if you log on for an internet auction of celebrity T-shirts that organisers hope will raise thousands of pounds for Alone in London, a charity which helps youngsters avoid becoming homeless or find permanent places to live if they already are.

Patron Emma Thompson sent out hundreds of T-shirts to famous names, along with pens and a request to get doodling. So far she has received more than 50 shirts back, and is hoping to get at least 100.

Those who have already contributed include David and Victoria Beckham, George Clooney, Ali G, Damien Hirst, Zoe Ball, John Travolta, Bob Hoskins, Ralph Fiennes and Graham Norton.

The finished products range from Winslet's simple affair, bedecked with flowers and hearts, and Tony Blair's plain signed shirt to Saunders's more garish effort, brightly coloured, making a central feature of a pair of breasts and signed Edina Monsoon.

The full range of T-shirts is available to view on the Alone in London website at www.als.org.uk. Bids can be made from now until 7pm on 2 April.

Related Links:

• Alone in London Official Site
• Bid on Kate's Shirt