Stephen Deakin is chief executive at West Midlands based BCRS Business Loans, which is dedicated to supporting viable businesses that are unable to access finance from traditional lenders.
With an extensive background in accountancy, Stephen has been working in the Responsible Finance sector for the past seven years. During his time at BCRS, as well as overseeing the strategic direction of the non-profit distributing lender and improving organisational efficiency, Stephen played a leading role in securing over £40 million in additional funding via initiatives such as the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), the Community Investment Enterprise Facility (CIEF) and other local authority funds
From a sector perspective, Stephen is committed to combatting the overall challenge of accessing affordable credit to lend on and meet growing demand, whilst also increasing the already-impressive impact Responsible Finance Providers have on individuals, businesses and communities.
In his spare time, Stephen is a West Bromwich Albion fan, enjoys playing bass guitar and regularly escapes to Wales with his wife and three children to indulge in his recently discovered passion for surfing.