Who we are
Humanimal Trust was established in May 2014 by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, known globally as a ground-breaking orthopaedic-neuro veterinary surgeon.
As a vet, he experienced personally the deep divide between human and animal medicine, and saw how unfair this was. Frustrated by the lack of opportunities to share what he was learning from day to day practice, or to benefit from relevant learning from human medicine, he decided to create the platform himself.
What we do
Humanimal Trust drives collaboration between doctors, vets and researchers so that all humans and animals benefit from sustainable medical progress, but not at the expense of an animal’s life. This is One Medicine.
Get involved
Humanimal Trust couldn’t do any of the work we do towards making One Medicine a reality without the support of our generous and passionate fundraisers and supporters.
ONE Medicine Network
We welcome contact from professionals across the fields of medical science to work with us in spreading the One Medicine word.
FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS
ONE Medicine
One Medicine is the concept whereby human and animal healthcare advance hand in hand with doctors, vets and researchers collaborating to ensure that all humans and animals benefit from sustainable and equal medical progress, but not at the expense of an animal’s life.
DONATE
Make a single or monthly donation today
Your donations help fund One Medicine research that saves the lives of BOTH humans AND animals.
What you can do
There are so many ways to get involved and support Humanimal Trust – as a business, an individual, or together with family, friends or colleagues.
Join the 100 Club
Join our exclusive members’ club and come together with like-minded businesses, organisations and individuals who share our vision.
Take on a challenge
1,000’s of runs, bike rides, walks, swims, triathlons, obstacle courses and other events await you – support One Medicine by challenging yourself and raising funds for Humanimal Trust.
Share Your Story
Every step forward in medicine, whether for humans or animals, begins with real experiences, real challenges, and the shared hope to make lives better. We’d love you to share yours.
Latest news
Humanimal Trust partners with Read for Good to donate books to children’s hospitals
Humanimal Trust has teamed up with children’s reading charity Read for Good to gift books to children in hospitals across the UK – supported by a network of corporate partners. Through sponsorship from Humanimal Trust’s corporate supporters, copies of the children’s...
Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity receives ‘Humanimal’ book donation
Humanimal Trust were delighted to donate copies of Humanimal to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity over the festive period, helping bring moments of joy and distraction to children and families receiving care. Dr Mary Fraser, Chair of Trustees at Humanimal Trust,...
A New Year message of gratitude, hope and determination
As we step into 2026, I want to begin with a huge, heartfelt thank you. Humanimal Trust exists because of people like you – people who believe in a world where humans and animals benefit equitably from medical progress. To all our supporters, donors, partners,...
Latest events
Humanimal Trust Charity Golf Day 2026
15 October 2026, Ham Manor Golf Club, West Sussex. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just discovering the joys of the game, you can support Humanimal Trust by getting involved in our annual Charity Golf Day. Whatever your ability, not only will you be driving the ball...
Abseil down the Spinnaker Tower for Humanimal Trust
Saturday 16 May 2026, Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth. Experience an amazing adrenalin rush with a breathtaking 100-metre descent down Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker Tower — the tallest abseil structure outside of London. Take in stunning panoramic views over Portsmouth...
Run for One Medicine – join Humanimal Trust at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon
Sunday 23 August 2026, Larne, Co.Antrim, NI. Every mile you run (or walk) is a step towards a future where medical progress benefits all species. At Humanimal Trust, we believe in One Medicine: a world where doctors, vets and researchers routinely collaborate and...
Volunteer
Humanimal Trust volunteers play a vital role in supporting our work, undertaking a variety of activities from helping out at events to giving talks about what we do to groups across the UK.
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