Directorate Change

Close Brothers Venture Cap Tst PLC
03 October 2007


                    Close Brothers Venture Capital Trust PLC

                            Appointment of Director


The Board of Close Brothers Venture Capital Trust PLC announces that, with
effect from 2 October 2007, Jeff Warren will be joining the Board as a non
executive director.


3 October 2007


For further information please contact:


Patrick Reeve, Close Ventures Limited 020 7422 7830.


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