Statement re Portfolio Management Team

BLACKROCK THROGMORTON TRUST PLC

26 September 2014

Portfolio Management Team

The Board of BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc announces a change in the lead
portfolio manager of its Contracts for Difference (CFD) portfolio.

Richard Plackett, formerly manager of the Company's CFD portfolio, which
represented approximately 27% of the Company's net assets as at 31 August, will
return to BlackRock from sabbatical leave on 7 October 2014. On his return Richard
will step down as lead manager of the Company's CFD portfolio but will remain a
member of BlackRock's UK Mid and Small Cap equity team with a particular focus
on stock picking.

Ralph Cox, who assumed responsibility for the portfolio from 1 April, will
continue as lead fund manager, supported by Richard Plackett, Dan Whitestone
and Lucy Marmion, all members of the UK Mid and Small Cap team. Ralph has
worked alongside Richard in managing the Company's CFD portfolio since 2008. He
has also been co-manager of the BlackRock UK Emerging Companies Hedge Fund Limited 
since May 2004.

Mike Prentis remains manager of the Company's long only portfolio.

For further information, please contact:

Simon White
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd
0207 743 5284