Do You Know a British Person Aged 100 or Over? We Want to Hear From You.

According to latest figures, the count of individuals reaching 100 in the UK has doubled from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.

From 2004 and 2024, the figure of male centenarians has increased threefold from 910 to 3,100. Over the same years, the count of female centenarians increased by nearly 100% from 7,400 to 13,600.

We are excited to receive stories from those aged 100 or over, their family or companions, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s major happenings and developments.

Thinking Back: Your Advice

Looking back, what wisdom would you give to your youthful version? What is your key to a long life? Tell us your thoughts.

Tell Your Story

Tell your story of living as a centenarian in the form below.

Please tell us about yourself if you are 18 or over, confidentially if you wish.

Your submissions, 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 story.

Contact Information

  • Your name
  • Where do you live?
  • Tell us a bit about yourself (e.g., age and occupation) – Voluntary
  • Share your experience of reaching centenarian status – Add plenty of details
  • Upload a photo – Optional (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
  • Personal data – phone number and email address – If you choose

Sharing Your Response

May we share your story?

  1. Yes, entirely
  2. Yes, but contact me first
  3. Yes, but maintain my anonymity
  4. No, for background only

Extra Options

Would you like to participate in multimedia features?

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  • Video only
  • Multimedia participation
  • No, thank you

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Julie Frost
Julie Frost

A tech enthusiast and lifestyle writer passionate about sharing practical advice and inspiring stories.

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