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
Pics with Purpose Photography Awards is now live
Today we're launching Pics with Purpose – and we'd love you to be part of it! Capture a moment that celebrates the connection between humans and animals. Whether it's companionship, care, play or coexistence, every image tells the story of our shared world. Every...
What geriatric medicine can teach us about caring for ageing companion animals
By Dr Yasmin Bedi NHS Medical Consultant in Geriatric Medicine | Humanimal Trust PGIE Group Member Our thought leadership blogs are a series of articles designed to provoke thinking and discussion around the concept and application of a One Medicine approach. The...
Why are cats the underdog when it comes to companion animal health research?
By Dr Louise van der Weyden Senior Staff Scientist at the Wellcome Sanger Institute | Humanimal Trust One Medicine Taskforce Member Our thought leadership blogs are a series of articles designed to provoke thinking and discussion around the concept and application of...
Latest events
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...
Skydive for Humanimal Trust
Experience the thrill of a sponsored tandem skydive whilst raising funds for charity, supporting One Medicine, giving humans and animals the best opportunity to benefit from medical progress. Those taking part can choose from a 10,000ft or 15,000ft drop which is the...
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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