Do You Know a UK Person Aged 100 or Over? We Want to Hear From You.
According to recent figures, the number of people aged 100 and above in the UK has grown by 100% from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
Between 2004 and 2024, the number of male centenarians has tripled from 910 to 3,100. During the identical period, the count of female individuals reaching 100 almost doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are excited to receive stories from those aged 100 or over, their family or friends, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s transformative changes and developments.
Looking Back: Your Wisdom
Thinking back over the years, what wisdom would you give to your youthful version? What is your recipe to a long life? Let us know.
Share Your Experience
Describe your journey of being a centenarian in the form below.
Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, without revealing your identity if you wish.
Your responses, which can be without your name, are protected as the entry system is encrypted. We will only use the data you provide for the objective of this article.
Ways to Get in Touch
- Your name
- Where do you live?
- Share some background (e.g., your age and occupation) – Not required
- Tell your story of being a centenarian – Add plenty of details
- Submit a picture – Optional (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Personal data – phone number and e-mail – If you choose
How We Use Your Story
May we share your story?
- Yes, entirely
- Yes, but contact me first
- Yes, but please keep me anonymous
- No, do not publish
Additional Opportunities
Would you be interested in speaking to our audio and/or video teams?
- Voice interview
- On-camera interview
- Both sound and visual
- No, thank you
By submitting your response, you are consenting to share your details for this project.
Get in touch using WhatsApp or different options for fully anonymous communication.
