Are You a UK Person Aged 100 or Over? We Want to Hear From You.
According to latest data, the population of people aged 100 and above 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 tripled from 910 to 3,100. During the identical timeframe, the number of female centenarians nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are eager to receive stories from individuals who have reached 100, their family or companions, about what it has been like to bear witness to the past century’s major happenings and changes.
Reflecting: Your Guidance
In retrospect, what advice would you give to your past self? What is your recipe to a long life? Tell us your thoughts.
Contribute Your Journey
Describe your journey of living as a centenarian in the form below.
Please share your story if you are 18 or over, confidentially if you wish.
Your responses, which can be anonymous, are safe as the entry system is protected. We will solely utilize the details you provide for the purpose of this story.
Contact Information
- Full name
- Your location
- Share some background (e.g., years lived and profession) – Voluntary
- Tell your story of living to 100 – Provide extensive information
- Upload a photo – Optional (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Personal data – telephone number and contact email – Voluntary
How We Use Your Story
Are you open to publication?
- Yes, entirely
- Yes, but contact me first
- Yes, but maintain my anonymity
- No, this is information only
Additional Opportunities
Would you be interested in speaking to our audio and/or video teams?
- Sound recording only
- Visual recording only
- Multimedia participation
- No, thank you
When you send your story, you are accepting to provide your information for this feature.
Contact us using WhatsApp or different options for completely confidential communication.
