Directorate Change

Provident Financial PLC
19 October 2004


Provident Financial  plc

Change of non-executive director responsibilities

Provident Financial plc announces that Ray Miles has replaced Charles Gregson as
the company's designated senior independent non-executive director with
immediate effect.  Charles Gregson continues in his role as non-executive Deputy
Chairman of the company.

Name of contact and telephone number for queries:

Rosamond J Marshall Smith
Company Secretary
Tel: [phone] ext. 2356



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