Director Declaration

BLACKROCK SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC

LEI: 549300MS535KC2WH4082

Director Declaration

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc (the “Company”) hereby gives notification in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14 that Mr Ronald Gould, a non-executive Director and Chairman of the Company, has been appointed as a non-executive Director and Chairman designate of Henderson Far East Income Limited with effect from 28 October 2021. 

Ms S Beynsberger
For and on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Company Secretary

Date: 29 October 2021