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Directorate Change
TheWorks.co.uk plc announced the appointment of Angela Rushforth as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective February 25, 2026, bringing extensive experience in brand building and business transformation from her previous roles, including Managing Director of Toolstation. Rushforth, who currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Eurocell plc, will also chair the Remuneration Committee and join the Audit and Nomination Committees. She holds no interest in the company's ordinary shares at this time. Disclaimer*
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25 February 2026 TheWorks.co.uk plc ("The Works", the "Company" or the "Group") Directorate Change Angela Rushforth appointed Independent Non-Executive Director The Works, the UK's leading specialist retailer of affordable, screen-free activities for the whole family, announces the appointment of Angela Rushforth as Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 25 February 2026. Angela is a highly experienced business executive, with 30 years' experience across a range of strategic and commercial roles. She has held senior management positions at a number of industry-leading listed and private building materials supply and retail businesses, with particular expertise gained in brand-building and business transformation. Most recently Angela spent over 10 years at Travis Perkins plc as part of their senior leadership team, including as Managing Director of BSS Group and more latterly as Managing Director of Toolstation, the multi-channel retailer with more than 550 branches in the UK and over 100 in Benelux. Angela also has relevant plc and corporate governance experience and is currently a Non-Executive Director at Eurocell plc. In addition to joining the Company's Board, Angela has been appointed Chair of the Remuneration Committee and member of the Audit and Nomination Committees. Steve Bellamy, Chair of The Works , said: "Angela brings relevant commercial leadership experience to The Works, strengthened by her brand, customer and business transformation expertise. We are pleased to welcome her to the Board and are confident that Angela's contribution will be invaluable as we continue to push ahead with delivering our 'Elevating the Works' strategy in the years ahead." Angela Rushforth said: "I'm delighted to be joining The Works, a business with a clear mission, a strategy to succeed in that mission and a unique customer proposition. In today's digital age, becoming the favourite destination for affordable, screen-free activities for the whole family has never been more relevant, presenting an exciting growth opportunity. I look forward to working with the Board to build towards this mission and drive further strategic progress." Enquiries: TheWorks.co.uk plc Gavin Peck CEO Rosie Fordham CFO via Sanctuary Counsel Singer Capital Markets (Nomad and Broker) Peter Steel Sara Hale Jalini Karalavy Samed Ethemi 020 7496 3000 Sanctuary Counsel Rachel Miller Hannah Butler Yasmine Fowler 0207 340 0395 [email protected] Additional information in respect of the AIM Rules for Companies ("AIM Rules") The following information regarding the appointment of Angela Louise Rushforth (aged 59, nee Doggart) is disclosed pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules: Current directorships/partnerships Past directorships/partnerships (within five years) · Eurocell plc · Toolstation Limited · Tool & Fastner Solutions Limited As at the date of this announcement, Angela Rushforth does not hold an interest in the ordinary shares of the Company. Save as set out above, there is no further information to be disclosed in respect of the appointment, pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.
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