Do You Know a British Centenarian? We'd Love to Hear From You.
Based on latest statistics, the count of individuals reaching 100 in the UK has grown by 100% from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
From 2004 and 2024, the number of men aged 100 or over has grown by 200% from 910 to 3,100. During the same years, the amount of female individuals reaching 100 nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are keen to listen to centenarians, their family or companions, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s major happenings and changes.
Looking Back: Your Guidance
Thinking back over the years, what guidance would you give to your past self? What is your secret to a long life? Share with us.
Share Your Experience
Share your experience of reaching 100 years in the form below.
Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, confidentially if you wish.
Your responses, which can be without your name, are protected as the entry system is encrypted. We will only use the details you provide for the purpose of this feature.
Contact Information
- Full name
- Your location
- Share some background (e.g., age and profession) – Not required
- Describe your journey of living to 100 – Add plenty of details
- Share an image – If you wish (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Your information – phone number and contact email – If you choose
How We Use Your Story
Are you open to publication?
- Yes, entirely
- Yes, but reach out first
- Yes, but maintain my anonymity
- No, do not publish
Further Involvement
Would you be interested in speaking to our audio and/or video teams?
- Audio only
- Visual recording only
- Multimedia participation
- No, thank you
Upon providing your details, you are accepting to provide your information for this article.
Get in touch using WhatsApp or alternative methods for fully anonymous communication.
