I need somewhere to live
Tell us your situation in a short form. It goes straight to our support team and once we receive your referral, we will be in touch to complete an initial assessment.
Start a housing enquiry
Since 2016 Supported Housing across South Derbyshire
A safe place to live.
A safe place to live.
Real support to rebuild and move on.
Commlyncx CIC houses people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and works alongside them until they are ready to hold a tenancy of their own.
- 32 supported bed spaces
- 24/7 emergency on-call
- Stay up to 2 years
80vulnerable people supported last year
I want to volunteer
Peer mentor, befriender, gardener or cooking mentor. A few hours a week changes what a week feels like for someone here.
See volunteer rolesI want to donate
£250 funds a community trip. £500 runs our cooking club for three months. Every donation goes into the service.
Support our work
Our vision & support
We provide more than a room.
We provide more than a room.
We provide a plan.
Every resident has a full service induction and an excluded licence agreement. Together we build a bespoke progression plan an equal agreement between you and us and meet regularly to work through it.
Specialists in housing management
A place to live plus an intensive housing management package designed around what you actually need.
Shared accommodation, real skills
Good quality shared homes where you develop the skills to manage and sustain accommodation long term.
Stays shaped around you
Last year the average stay was 7 months, and where needed people can stay longer than two years. It depends on your circumstances and the support required to move on safely.
An in-depth assessment first
We complete a full assessment with everyone referred, so we only offer a place where the service genuinely fits.
Bridging to a long-term home
The aim is always the next step: from shared supported living into affordable, long-term accommodation of your own.
What we help with, week to week
Practical support built into the housing management package.
- Tenancy sustainment
- Cooking skills
- Budgeting skills
- Signposting
- Accessing benefits
- Paying rent & service charge
- Mediation & household disputes
- Maintenance & repair
- Cleanliness & hygiene
- Accessing local services
- Added value services
- Funding
- Employment
- Education
- Wellbeing
- Mental health support
- Safeguarding
Our impact
Reporting year 2025
What last year actually looked like
These are not just numbers. They represent real people whose lives have been transformed.
Our homes
Warm, clean, properly furnished
Real photographs of our shared supported accommodation across South Derbyshire — the rooms, kitchens and gardens residents actually live in.
In their words
What residents tell us
Comments shared by people who have lived at Commlyncx.
Enquiries
Start here
Every enquiry below is sent straight to support@commlyncx.co.uk. Nothing is shared outside our support team.
Homelessness enquiry
Refer yourself, or refer someone you're supporting. It takes about three minutes.
- We reply as quickly as we can
- An in-depth assessment follows
- No obligation, and no judgement
- Anyone aged over 18 can refer with your consent
At risk of sleeping rough?
We are not an emergency accommodation service. If you are at risk of sleeping rough, in the first instance please contact your local authority for help. If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
Thank you for connecting Commlyncx
We are happy to assist you. Our executive will contact you soon.
Volunteer with us
Four roles are open right now. Tell us which fits and a little about you.
- Peer Mentor
- Chaperone / Befriender
- Gardening Enthusiast
- Cooking Mentor
Do I need a DBS check?
Not to apply. The form asks whether you already hold a valid DBS certificate — if you don't, we'll arrange one before you start.
Thank you for offering your time
We'll be in touch shortly to talk through the role and next steps, including a DBS check if you need one.
What drives us
Mission & vision
Skills and confidence, so people can liveindependently, equally and by their own choice.
"Making positive changes to develop the skills and confidence of individuals to become socially and economically independent and make positive contributions to the community in which they live. To participate as active equal citizens, have the best quality of life and have greater choice and control over their future."
- Skills
- Confidence
- Independence
- Equal citizens
A service that responds to real people —and makes everyone feel that they matter.
"Commlyncx will deliver a high-quality service experience that is responsive to our customers and the communities we work in, ensuring everyone receives an exceptional service and feels that they matter."
- High quality
- Responsive
- Exceptional
- You matter
Support our work
£250
£500
Any
amount
Help us continue changing lives
Every day, people across South Derbyshire face homelessness, poor mental health and social isolation. Your donation goes directly into the service — not overheads.
A community trip and picnic
Reduces isolation and creates positive shared experiences for the whole house.
Three months of cooking club
Builds essential life skills, improves nutrition and strengthens social connections.
amount
Goes straight into support
Mental health, physical wellbeing, confidence and community engagement.
Why support Commlyncx?
The case for giving, in five slides
Everything from our donations appeal — now readable on any screen.
Slide 1 of 5 · The need
Help us continue
Help us continue
changing lives
Supporting vulnerable people across South Derbyshire to rebuild their lives.
Every day, people across South Derbyshire face homelessness, poor mental health and social isolation. At Commlyncx CIC we provide more than accommodation — we provide safety, confidence and the opportunity to build a better future. Since opening in 2016, we have helped hundreds of people take positive steps towards independent living.
The needSlide 1 of 5
Make a donation
Tell us what you'd like to give and how, and we'll send you everything you need — including Gift Aid if you're a UK taxpayer.
- One-off or monthly
- Bank transfer or card
- We are able to accept limited donations of food and essential household items. As our storage capacity is limited, please contact us in advance to discuss your donation and confirm whether the items are currently required.
- Corporate social responsibility partnerships
Prefer to talk first?
If you would like to discuss making a donation or request a callback, please contact us at support@commlyncx.co.uk
A member of our team will be happy to assist you.
A member of our team will be happy to assist you.
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Free A5 leaflet
Print it. Pin it up.
Print it. Pin it up.
Pass it on.
Our service on one page — what we offer, who it's for, how long people stay, and the full list of support. Made for GP surgeries, job centres, food banks, church noticeboards and team meetings.
Ready to print & share
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Downloadable leaflets
Print these for your waiting room, team meeting or noticeboard. Both are print-ready.
Supported Housing & Intensive Housing Management
Our service at a glance: what we offer, who it's for, how long people stay, and the full support list.
Help Us Continue Changing Lives
Our 2025 impact figures and donation appeal — ideal for sharing with funders, employers and community groups.
Where we work
Supported housing across South Derbyshire
We provide supported accommodation and intensive housing management for adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Swadlincote, Burton-on-Trent and the surrounding South Derbyshire area, and can accept referrals from anywhere, with no requirement for individuals to have a local connection to the area.
- Swadlincote
- Burton-on-Trent
- South Derbyshire
- Derby
- Derbyshire
- Staffordshire
Who can refer to Commlyncx CIC?
Anyone aged over 18 can refer. You can refer yourself directly using the housing enquiry form on this page, or a support worker, local authority housing officer, probation officer, family member or friend can refer on your behalf with your consent. You do not need a local connection to the area to refer to us.
Do I need a local connection?
No. We can accept referrals from people who do not have a local connection, as well as those who do. Wherever you are currently, you are welcome to make an enquiry.
What areas do you cover?
We provide supported accommodation across South Derbyshire, including Swadlincote, Burton-on-Trent and the surrounding villages. We accept referrals from across Derbyshire and Staffordshire, and from people who do not have a local connection to the area.
How long can I stay?
Last year the average length of stay was 7 months. Where it's needed, people can stay longer than two years it depends on your circumstances and needs. The length of stay is shaped by the support required to move on safely to independent living.
Do I have to pay rent?
Yes, rent and a service charge apply. Most residents are eligible for Housing Benefit, and we will support you to make a claim and keep it in place as part of your housing management package.
What happens after I submit an enquiry?
Your enquiry goes straight to our support team at support@commlyncx.co.uk. We aim to respond as soon as possible and will arrange an in-depth assessment to check the accommodation is suitable and appropriate for you.
In case of an emergency
We do have an emergency on-call facility for residents only, and will respond to emergencies only outside of normal working hours. This facility is available 24/7, 365 days a year, and we will notify residents weekly of who to call in the event of an emergency.
Contact us
Talk to the team
Whether you need housing, want to volunteer, or are a professional making a referral — we'd like to hear from you.
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