Do You Know a UK Person Aged 100 or Over? We Want to Learn Your Story.

According to latest figures, the number of people aged 100 and above in the UK has increased twofold from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.

Between 2004 and 2024, the number of male centenarians has grown by 200% from 910 to 3,100. Over the identical years, the amount of female centenarians almost doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.

We are excited to receive stories from centenarians, their family or close ones, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s major happenings and changes.

Thinking Back: Your Advice

Thinking back over the years, what wisdom would you give to your younger self? What is your secret to a long life? Let us know.

Share Your Experience

Tell your story of being a centenarian in the submission area.

Please share your story if you are 18 or over, confidentially if you wish.

The information you provide, which can be without your name, are protected as the entry system is protected. We will exclusively employ the details you provide for the purpose of this feature.

How to Reach Us

  • Name
  • Place of residence
  • Provide personal details (e.g., your age and occupation) – Optional
  • Describe your journey of reaching centenarian status – Please include as much detail as possible
  • Upload a photo – Optional (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
  • Personal data – phone number and email address – Optional

Publication Preferences

Can we publish your response?

  1. Yes, without restrictions
  2. Yes, but reach out first
  3. Yes, but please keep me anonymous
  4. No, do not publish

Additional Opportunities

Would you like to participate in multimedia features?

  • Sound recording only
  • On-camera interview
  • Multimedia participation
  • No, thank you

Upon providing your details, you are accepting to share your details for this article.

Contact us via WhatsApp or different options for fully anonymous communication.

Heather Dalton
Heather Dalton

Award-winning journalist with a passion for uncovering stories that matter, bringing over a decade of experience in digital media.

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