Mr Gibbons said the charity had gone through a “period of change”.
He added: “We are delighted that the Crichton today is home to over 160 and growing businesses and organisations, the largest number in our 25-year history.
“Easterbrook Hall is also enjoying a renewed interest as a busy regional venue, attracting acts and activity which now exceeds pre-pandemic levels with an amazing recovery since the unprecedented two years of closure.”
He described The Crichton as “an important part of the economic infrastructure of our region” and said it contributed £123m per year to the south of Scotland economy.
Mr Gibbons added: “The support and help from our partners to remodel loan repayments has helped the trust turn a corner as we continue to grow our way out of a difficult period and secure and build on our role as an important anchor organisation of the local economy.”
