Directorate change

7 May 2009

NORTHERN VENTURE TRUST PLC

Appointment of director

Northern Venture Trust PLC is pleased to announce that at a board
meeting held on 6 May 2009, Mr Hugh Younger was appointed to the
board as a non-executive director with effect from 11 May 2009.

Mr Younger is aged 51 and is the Senior Partner at Murray Beith
Murray, a leading firm of solicitors based in Edinburgh.  He has more
than 25 years experience of private client work and brings a
perspective on matters relating to wealth management and asset
protection.

There are no disclosures to be made under paragraph 9.6.13 (1) - (6)
of the Listing Rules in relation to his appointment.

Enquiries:

Christopher Mellor, Company Secretary - 0191 244 6000

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