BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc (the “Company”)

Director Declaration

BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc (the “Company”) hereby gives notification in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14R that Jean Matterson, a non-executive director of the Company, has been appointed as a non-executive director of Capital Gearing Trust plc with effect from 28 May 2015.

Enquiries
Barbara Powley
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited,
Secretary                                                      
Tel: 020 7743 5610

28 May 2015