Fungal Infection Trust

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

About the Fungal Infection Trust

The Fungal Infection Trust (FIT) is a UK registered charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment and understanding of serious fungal infections.

The charity supports scientific research, education and awareness activities, helping healthcare professionals and the public better understand diseases caused by fungi, including aspergillosis.

Fungal infections can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and some can be life-threatening. FIT works to improve awareness of these diseases and encourage progress in their prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Supporting aspergillosis patients

FIT has a longstanding relationship with the National Aspergillosis Centre (NAC) in Manchester, a specialist NHS service for patients with aspergillosis.

The charity supports patient education and information resources, including the aspergillosis.org website, which provides accessible information about aspergillosis, treatments, research and living with fungal lung disease.

FIT also oversees the Aspergillosis Facebook Support Group, where patients and carers can share experiences and offer mutual support.

These activities complement the clinical care provided by NHS services and help people affected by aspergillosis access reliable information and peer support.

Research and education

Research into fungal infections remains essential. Many fungal diseases are under-recognised, and improvements are needed in diagnostic tests, treatments and understanding of how these infections develop.

FIT supports activities that contribute to:

• Research into serious fungal infections and their treatment.
• Education and training for healthcare professionals.
• Greater public awareness of fungal diseases.
• Accessible information for patients and carers.

Supporting the charity

As a registered charity, FIT relies on charitable support to help advance its objectives.

Readers who would like to learn more about the charity, its activities or ways to contribute can visit the official website:

Visit the Fungal Infection Trust website

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