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

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

From 2004 and 2024, the total of male centenarians has tripled from 910 to 3,100. During the same years, the amount of female individuals reaching 100 nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.

We are eager to receive stories from individuals who have reached 100, their loved ones or close ones, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s seismic events and developments.

Looking Back: Your Advice

Thinking back over the years, what advice would you give to your youthful version? What is your key to a long life? Let us know.

Contribute Your Journey

Tell your story 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.

The information you provide, which can be without your name, are safe as the form is protected. We will solely utilize the data you provide for the aim of this feature.

Ways to Get in Touch

  • Name
  • Your location
  • Share some background (e.g., age and profession) – Voluntary
  • Tell your story of being a centenarian – Add plenty of details
  • Upload a photo – Voluntary (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
  • Your information – telephone number and contact email – If you choose

How We Use Your Story

Are you open to publication?

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

Additional Opportunities

Are you open to audio or video interviews?

  • Voice interview
  • Visual recording only
  • Audio and video
  • Not at this time

By submitting your response, you are accepting to share your details for this project.

Get in touch through WhatsApp or alternative methods for completely confidential communication.

Gregory Perez
Gregory Perez

A technology and economic development expert based in Guilin, China.