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We’re inviting you to capture a moment of connection between humans and animals – those real, often unnoticed moments where our lives meet.
Whether it’s companionship, care, curiosity, work, play or coexistence, these interactions reveal something deeper: humans and animals are not separate. We share bonds, environments, challenges, and ultimately, the same future. What affects one, affects all.
The brief
We’re looking for natural, authentic moments that show the connection between humans and animals. Moments where paths cross, routines overlap, experiences are shared, or trust and understanding are quietly expressed.
Photographers can interpret the theme in any way that feels meaningful to them.
You might capture:
- A dog running alongside its owner, moving in sync
- A bird making its home in a human space
- A farmer and their animals responding to one another
- A gardener observing bees at work among newly planted flowers
- An animal and a healthcare professional sharing a quiet moment of trust
These moments – whether gentle, surprising, humorous or profound – illustrate how closely our lives are intertwined. A shared moment, a shared space or a shared landscape can all tell a powerful story about the deep connections between humans and animals in this world we both share.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 21 September 2026.
Why enter
Every photo submitted and every £5 donation made supports One Medicine – advancing medical progress that benefits both humans and animals, without costing animal lives.
Your image becomes part of a collective story about our shared world.
How to enter
- Upload one photo featuring an animal (any species) here: picswithpurpose.dedicationpage.org
- Make a £5 donation for every entry
- Each photo must have its own separate donation (1 donation = 1 entry)
- You may submit up to 5 entries per person
- All eligible entries will be showcased
- Optional: Include a short backstory to accompany your image
Rules and eligibility
- Open to UK residents of all ages
- Photos must be original and taken by the entrant
- No AI-generated images
- Only basic editing is permitted (for example, cropping, straightening and minor exposure adjustments)
- Please upload the highest-resolution version of your image available
- Full Terms & Conditions apply (below)
Awards and recognition
A panel will review all eligible entries and select a shortlist based on:
- Relevance to the theme
- Emotional impact
- Originality
- Technical quality
From the shortlist, the overall winner will be selected by our founder, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick.
Prizes
- 1st Prize – £100
- 2nd Prize – TBC £50
- 3rd Prize – TBC £25
Ethical photography
Please ensure all photographs are taken safely and responsibly.
- Entrants must not dress, pose, handle, or disturb animals or wildlife for the purpose of taking a photograph.
- Natural habitats must not be disrupted.
- Children should be appropriately supervised and take extra care around water and outdoor environments.
- By entering, participants confirm their photographs were taken safely and ethically.
Terms and conditions
- Entries can be in either landscape or portrait in high resolution (minimum 350 dpi) and uploaded to theMuchLoveddedication page with a £5 donation by 12:00GMT on Friday 21st September. Max 5 entries.
- Winners will be notifiedby email on World Animal Day (4 October)
- Thefundraiseris open to UK residents only.
- HumanimalTrust shall be entitled to assume that the parent or guardian of any entrant under the age of 18 has consented to that person’s participation. Entrants may be required to provide proof of identity, and, where applicable, evidence of parent or guardian consent.
- All entries must betheoriginalwork of the entrant and must not infringe the copyright or any other rights of any third party.
- Entryinformation will be stored securely and processed in accordance with Humanimal Trust’s Privacy Policy.
- AI-generated images are not permitted. Only basic editing is allowed.
- HumanimalTrust reserves the right to disqualify any submission deemed offensive, abusive, misleading or plagiarised.
- HumanimalTrust reserves the right to amend, suspend or cancel the fundraiser at any time, if circumstances arise beyond its reasonable control.
- By entering, participants grantHumanimal Trust a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual licence to use submitted photographs and accompanying text to promote Pics with Purpose and the work of Humanimal Trust across print, digital and social media channels.
- Personal information (such as first and last name, and county of residence) may be used inconnection with publicity relating to the fundraiser.
- Entries that do notcomply withthese Terms and Conditions may be disqualified.
- HumanimalTrust is committed to running this fundraiser fairly, ethically and with integrity.