AN ADDRESS finding app created by a Whitchurch man has been made free until April 2023 to help people with the cost-of-living crisis.

Spencer Taylor, from Higher Heath, created an app called Driver Address Look Up System (Dalus), and it was accepted as a licensed partner of Ordnance Survey (OS) with precise location details for 34 million UK addresses.

Spencer, 60, is chief executive officer of the Dalus App, said that because of uncertainty around finances, he and his associates wanted to do their bit.

He said: "None of the directors will be taking anything from the company during this time to help fund this move, but there will still be running costs associated with the app.

"Things we have to do legally to ensure we use the data properly and ensure we support people out on the roads in the best way we can.

“We have also committed to continue donating regular funds to the Make a Wish Foundation which we have done via a percentage of our subscriptions up to this point.

"So, we have decided to set up a voluntary donation button via our website using PayPal.

“The standard version of the app will be free to download and use until April 2023.

"But if anyone wishes to make a voluntary donation when they download it, this will help us to keep the App running securely and continue to support our chosen charity during this time.

“The winter is going to be tough for many people financially, but it’s also when driving conditions are most difficult and the evenings are darker for longer, so we thought it was the best thing we could do to help people out.”

The app, which can work offline, takes you to the exact location of an address, even to houses still under construction, unlisted holiday lets and Airbnb accommodation.

Spencer, who is also currently working part-time as a delivery driver which allows him to test and improve the app, said they will review the situation in April, 2023.

He added: "We will review the situation in April, but even then, if we do need to reintroduce the subscription, every new subscriber gets a month free and there is no tie in,” said Spencer.

“We never take anyone’s payment details in advance during any free period; we simply ask them at the end of the free month if they want to subscribe for free to continue to use the App.

"It has so many benefits and we have an exciting roadmap of new features we’ll be introducing in the future."

To view or download the app, search Dalus on the Apple app store at apps.apple.com or on Android at play.google.com