Plus Dane Housing have saved customers thousands since announcing a new partnership with social enterprise Pocket Power.

Pocket Power specialises in finding the best deals on a range of household bills, with the service designed to help the less tech savvy or time poor customers search for the best deals.

Since the partnership began, 40 customers across Cheshire and Merseyside have saved nearly £10,000 on their bills and the Congleton based housing association, who have more than 13,500 homes across the county is looking for other customers and possibly staff to take advantage of the scheme.

A call with Pocket Power lasting 30-60 minutes and can help customers save an average £200-£300 a time. Pocket Power can also help with discounts for phone, broadband, water, car insurance and even some banking bills.

Usman Ashiq, partnerships manager at Plus Dane, said: "Partnering with Pocket Power is just one of the things we have been doing to help our customers and colleagues with the cost of living crisis, and has got off to a great start.

"We have been amazed at the outcomes achieved so far and the savings that have made, so we want all customers to know they can get in touch with us if they would like some help and assistance with switching providers through Pocket Power."

Gervase Poulton, head of partnerships & product at Pocket Power, said: "We have been very excited to start our partnership with Plus Dane. People are really struggling with the cost of living at the moment. At Pocket Power we help put money back in people's pockets by helping them to switch utility providers, get discounts and wipe debt from bills like water, energy and broadband. We can even help people get a replacement fridge or washing machine. 

"So far Plus Dane customers we have spoken to have saved on average £200 per call, with one customer making over £1,000 of savings. We are looking forward to continuing to support Plus Dane customers this winter and beyond."