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Annual report and accounts

HIE chief executive Stuart Black

2025/26 annual report and accounts

HIE's annual report and accounts for 2025/26 were laid in the Scottish Parliament on Friday 30 October 2026.

I am pleased to report that, by the end of the financial year, we had more than doubled our £53m opening budget, ultimately delivering an annual spend of just under £110m to support businesses and communities and grow the regional economy.

Our activities supported 642 jobs – 54% of which were in disadvantaged areas. More than 275 community-led projects were supported, spanning the development of community-owned assets, housing investment, creating commercial space and improving resilience and leadership.

Looking ahead, we will sustain our commitment to supporting ambitious businesses and communities in every part of our region and work with partners to tackle challenges affecting the building blocks of a successful economy including housing, transport, skills and childcare.

Download our annual report and accounts

Investing in our region

Our year-end figures 2025-26 show the investments we've made and how we've supported organisations across the region to develop and grow.

Published on 02/11/2026

81.4

approved HIE investment in 1,339 projects

642

full-time equivalent jobs supported (69% created and 31% retained)

288.8

forecast increase in turnover by HIE-supported clients

81.3

external investment secured

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