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Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Carlisle-based MD named 'Car Finance Business Leader of the Year'
The managing director of Borderway Finance in Carlisle has received an industry award. Mike Deans has been named 'Car Finance Business Leader of the Year' at the Car Finance Awards at The Monastery in Manchester. Mr Deans said: "It was a shock when they read my name out. "It's one of the biggest events in the industry with some huge businesses in the room. "This isn't just for me, it's recognition for everyone at Borderway." Mr Deans was joined at the black-tie awards ceremony by Charlee Byers, sales support administrator, and Leah Farish, administration assistant. He joined Borderway Finance in 1998 as a trainee account manager and worked his way up to sales and marketing director before becoming managing director in 2016. He credited his team for the company's success. Mr Deans said: "The business is all about the people. "You have to have the right people. "If they're not receptive and don't want to come on the journey with you, you'll fail. "This is a great accolade for everyone at Borderway Finance." According to a spokesperson for the company, "Borderway's sales have grown strongly, especially since the Covid pandemic. "It provides exceptional customer service, achieving Feefo's top Platinum Service Award – based on verified customer reviews – for the last four years." Mr Deans' leadership has helped the company earn a three-star rating from Best Companies for 'world-class' workplace engagement. He has also chaired a car finance interest group for the Consumer Credit Trade Association and joined the association's board in November 2023. In addition, he was invited to join Credit 500, a network of leading figures in the credit industry, and has served since 2023 as a director of People First, an advocacy charity based in Carlisle. Mr Deans said: "Whatever you do in business, there's always a customer at the end of it who expects a level of service and expects to be looked after." Outside of work, Mr Deans enjoys photography, videography, and spending time with his family and their Staffordshire bull terrier, Cooper. If Mr Deans hadn't worked in car finance, he might have been a DJ – given he used to present the weekend breakfast show on CFM.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Finance company raises more than £2k for People First charity
Borderway Finance raised £2,116 for People First, an advocacy charity which has a base in Carlisle. The money will go towards supporting the community work of the charity. The funds were raised through a series of events throughout 2024, including a bake-off, a walk around Derwent Water, and a Christmas jumper day. The Borderway Finance team enjoying their festive baguettes (Image: Supplied) The partnership also saw Borderway Finance employees painting the office and kitchen space at People First HQ in April 2024. The Borderway Bake Off in June 2024 raised more than £300 alone. The year of fundraising culminated in December last year with a bake sale, Christmas jumper day, and baguette day. (L to R) Leah, Mathew and Ryan, from Borderway Finance, after completing the Great Cumbrian Run in aid of People First (Image: Supplied) David Blacklock, CEO of People First, said: "The partnership between People First and Borderway Finance has been incredibly impactful. "Their outstanding fundraising efforts are a testament to their commitment to our shared goals and values of making a difference to those in our communities. "With their support, we can continue to support individuals through their darkest times and empower them to live their lives the way they choose to. "Borderway's support has strengthened our mission, and we look forward to our continued relationship and seeing the lasting difference we can make together." Mike Deans, Borderway Finance's managing director, said: "I'm delighted at the way the Borderway team has worked together to support the People First charity. "This is a truly amazing local organisation helping to drive change in our communities by providing support to those that need help to live their best lives." Jenny Strong, Borderway's assistant sales manager and community champion, added: "The Borderway team have worked tirelessly throughout 2024 to raise funds for People First and we couldn't be happier with the end result. "From baking to running, everyone has been involved and supported our year in activities. "At a time when interest rates and the cost of living is going up, our friends, family, customers, and professional contacts have been very generous. "We couldn't achieve what we have without everyone pulling together. "We love fundraising for People First, it's a charity that mirrors our own values and supporting the learners to live their best lives is important to us. "I can't wait to see what 2025 brings for our fundraising journey." The partnership is set to continue throughout 2025, with plans for more fundraising events already in the pipeline. For more information on the fundraising, upcoming events, or how to get involved, visit
