Are You a British Centenarian? We'd Love to Hear From You.

Based on 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.

Between 2004 and 2024, the figure of men aged 100 or over has grown by 200% from 910 to 3,100. During the same period, the amount of female individuals reaching 100 almost doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.

We are eager to listen to individuals who have reached 100, their relatives or companions, about what it has been like to live through the past century’s transformative changes and shifts.

Looking Back: Your Wisdom

Thinking back over the years, what guidance would you give to your past self? What is your recipe to a extended longevity? Let us know.

Tell Your Story

Tell your story of reaching 100 years in the form below.

Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, anonymously if you wish.

Your responses, which can be confidential, are secure as the form is encrypted. We will only use the information you provide for the objective of this story.

Ways to Get in Touch

  • Your name
  • Your location
  • Tell us a bit about yourself (e.g., your age and what you do) – Optional
  • Share your experience of being a centenarian – Provide extensive information
  • Share an image – Voluntary (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
  • Contact details – phone number and contact email – Voluntary

Sharing Your Response

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  2. Yes, but notify me beforehand
  3. Yes, but maintain my anonymity
  4. No, for background only

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Jessica Baker
Jessica Baker

Tech enthusiast and software engineer passionate about AI and open-source projects.