Gavin Oldham & The Share Centre win awards

AIM: SHRE

SHARE PLC

Voted Top Stockbroker of the Year in 2 categories

and

Gavin Oldham Wins

'Editors' Award for Services to Private Investors'

at

Investors Chronicle & Financial Times Investment Awards

Share plc, a leading independent stockbroker which operates The Share Centre Limited ("The Share Centre") is delighted to announce that The Share Centre was voted as 'Execution-only Stockbroker of the Year' and 'Online Stockbroker of the Year', and that in addition Gavin Oldham, Chief Executive, was presented with the 'Editors' Award for Services to Private Investors' at the Investors Chronicle and Financial Times Investment Awards 2013, held last night.

The Share Centre was also shortlisted in the following categories, 'Best Stockbroker for Costs' and 'Best Stockbroker for Customer Service'. The awards are voted for by readers of the Financial Times and Investors Chronicle and are designed to recognise financial service providers that offer excellent service and good value for money.

Last year at the same awards, The Share Centre won 'Stockbroker of the Year' and 'Execution-only Stockbroker of the Year'.

Gavin Oldham, Chief Executive, commented,

"I am delighted that The Share Centre has been voted Execution-only 'Stockbroker of the Year' and 'Online Stockbroker of the Year' by readers of the Financial Times and Investors Chronicle. The Share Centre has been committed to providing outstanding customer service and good value since the firm was founded in 1991. It is very rewarding to have our efforts recognized and thanks are due to the entire team at The Share Centre for their passion and commitment. On a personal note, I am alsohonoured to have been presented with the Editors' Award for Services to Private Investors and will of course be continuing to campaign for the rights of the private investor."

For further information please contact:

Notes for Editors:

Share plc

Share plc is the parent holding company of The Share Centre Limited and Sharefunds Limited and its shares are traded on AIM and also on Sharemark (www.sharemark.com), the auction-based trading platform designed especially for growing companies.

The Share Centre started trading in 1991 and provides a range of account-based services to enable investors to share in the wealth of the stock market.

Retail services include Share Accounts, ISAs, CTF accounts and SIPPs, all with the benefit of investment advice, and dealing in a wide range of investments.

Services available to corporate clients include share plan administration, fund administration and 'white-label' dealing platforms.

For more details contact 0800 800 008, or visit www.shareplc.com or www.share.com.

Gavin Oldham, Chief Executive

Gavin Oldham founded The Share Centre having previously established Barclayshare (now Barclays Stockbrokers) for Barclays Bank. Gavin plays an active role in business affairs and is a regular contributor to radio and TV. An elected member of the General Synod and a Church Commissioner (and Deputy Chairman of its Assets Committee), he also serves on the Church's Ethical Investment Advisory Group and is a trustee of Personal Finance Education Group and founder of The Share Foundation.