🔗 Share this article Do You Know a UK Centenarian? We'd Love to Learn Your Story. Based on 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. From 2004 and 2024, the figure of male centenarians has increased threefold from 910 to 3,100. Over the same timeframe, the number of female individuals reaching 100 almost doubled from 7,400 to 13,600. We are excited to receive stories from individuals who have reached 100, their family or close ones, about what it has been like to bear witness to the past century’s major happenings and shifts. Thinking Back: Your Guidance Thinking back over the years, what advice would you give to your younger self? What is your secret to a extended longevity? Tell us your thoughts. Share Your Experience Tell your story of reaching 100 years in the form below. Please share your story if you are 18 or over, anonymously if you wish. Your submissions, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted. We will solely utilize the information you provide for the objective of this article. How to Reach Us Full name Where do you live? Tell us a bit about yourself (e.g., your age and profession) – Not required Share your experience of being a centenarian – Provide extensive information Submit a picture – Voluntary (maximum file size: 5.7 MB) Contact details – phone number and contact email – If you choose Sharing Your Response Are you open to publication? Yes, entirely Yes, but contact me first Yes, but please keep me anonymous No, for background only Extra Options Are you open to audio or video interviews? Audio only Visual recording only Multimedia participation Not at this time When you send your story, you are accepting to submit your data for this project. Get in touch through WhatsApp or alternative methods for fully anonymous communication.