Directorate Change

City Natural Res High Yield Tst PLC
29 July 2005

To:                   RNS

From:                 City Natural Resources High Yield Trust plc

Date:                 29 July 2005





DIRECTORATE CHANGE


Adrian Collins stood down as Chairman on 1 April 2005; he continues to be a
Director of the Company.



Adam Cooke replaced him on an acting basis and the Board is now pleased to
announce that Geoffrey Burns has been appointed Chairman with immediate effect.





For further information please contact:



Martin A Cassels

F&C Asset Management plc

0131 465 1000






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