Are You a UK Person Aged 100 or Over? We'd Love to Learn Your Story.

Based on recent statistics, the count of individuals reaching 100 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 individuals reaching 100 has increased threefold from 910 to 3,100. During the same years, the number of female centenarians nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.

We are excited to hear from those aged 100 or over, their relatives or close ones, about what it has been like to bear witness to the past century’s major happenings and developments.

Thinking Back: Your Advice

In retrospect, what advice would you give to your younger self? What is your recipe to a extended longevity? Share with us.

Contribute Your Journey

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

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 encrypted. We will exclusively employ the information you provide for the aim of this story.

How to Reach Us

Full name
Place of residence
Share some background (e.g., your age and what you do) – Not required
Describe your journey of reaching centenarian status – Provide extensive information
Upload a photo – Voluntary (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
Contact details – phone number and e-mail – If you choose