Why Join APDO?

Raise your business profile

APDO is the first port of call for many people seeking help with decluttering and organising. List your business in the directory and appear in Find an Organiser.

Increased visibility

APDO maintains a strong online profile and invests in Google Ads so the website ranks on the 1st page of relevant searches

Training and professional development

Introductory and intermediate training for professional organisers to help you develop skills, confidence and grow your business

Mentoring scheme

1-2-1 guidance and support from an experienced PO and APDO Board member to discuss professional goals, plans and strategies

Attend APDO conference

Opportunities to meet, learn, network and be inspired by fellow APDO members, business experts and international POs at the annual conference

Promote your business

In addition to the business directory, APDO members are featured in regular newsletters and have opportunities to guest blog

Social media promotion

APDO promotes members' businesses and raises awareness of the organising industry via Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, YouTube and Pinterest

Media and PR opportunities

Journalists and PR companies approach APDO to refer experts for national and local press, TV and radio as well as trade fairs and industry events

Share information

Members engage in online discussions and meet-ups to share ideas, resources and support

Professional standards

APDO members comply with a Code of Ethics and standards of practice that demonstrate professionalism and integrity

Trade discounts

Discounts to members for products and services relating to the organising industry

"Through APDO I meet so many supportive people who give me honest advice and help me to be more confident. A big THANK YOU for bringing me almost all my clients!"

"The APDO community is friendly and supportive. Feeling inspired by what others have achieved, it has given me the confidence to pursue my business aspirations."

"APDO membership brings a level of professionalism to what I do. I like clients to know that I am held to certain standards."

"When I joined APDO I felt like I'd gained a new family. Like minded professional people who know the benefits of decluttering and organising. And share my passion for spreading the word."

Latest news and media

Our latest news, members’ blogs, news articles and videos

Make Your Home Your Friend

Catriona Watson is the founder of Clear Space For Me and covers the Oxford area. She has been working with residential clients since 2014. In this guest blog post, she talks about the importance of considering your home a ‘friend’. One of my clients calls his home ‘a machine for living’. There are basic tasks […]

What’s Stopping You Decluttering?

This guest blog post is by APDO member Concetta Laquintana (Conchi The Home Coach), who offers a sensitive, professional decluttering service covering the Cambridge, Greater Peterborough, South Lincolnshire, Rutland and South/East Leicester area. What’s Stopping You Decluttering? When I speak to people about my business as a professional declutterer, their first reaction is usually positive: […]

Should You Keep Your Old Love Letters

Beata Mielcarek left her corporate responsibilities as a Data Scientist to pursue her passion of helping people to live less decluttered and more joyful lives. Beata provides her services in the Edinburgh and Fife areas, Scotland through her business The Joy of Less. In this guest blog post, she focuses on what could be one […]

Reasons To Hire An Organiser

Shelina Jokhiya, an international APDO member, is the founder of Decluttr Me, and is dedicated to helping the people of the United Arab Emirates region create a relaxed, productive and sacred home environment. Shelina sums up the ultimate aim of the process as follows: to enable clients to do what they love and spend more time […]

APDO Summer Newsletter

So much has been going on in the world of APDO this summer. Read the latest newsletter here which includes: latest training events and feedback members presentations and blogs upcoming events partnerships news international updates media appearances

Do You Need Self Storage?

Shula Levy is the founder of Out Of Space and covers N/NW London and Hertfordshire. In this guest blog she looks at the Psychology of ‘stuff’ and why you might be paying more of a price that you think if you invent in self storage. Do you have a self storage container for which […]

What To Do With Children’s Artwork!

Lisa Pantling started up Clutter Free Living in 2016 so that she could focus on her passion – helping people to create calm and relaxing space within their home or office. In this inspiring guest blog post she answers the often asked question: how exactly should you deal with your children’s’ artwork? Do you have […]

APDO Visit Vintage Cash Cow

This fact finding blog written by Hannah Young (Revive Your Space) and edited by Katherine Blackler (SortMySpace) gives fascinating insight into what happens when you decide to sell unwanted items through Vintage Cash Cow. What does a group of Professional Organisers do for fun on a cold, rainy afternoon in Yorkshire? Visit Vintage Cash Cow (VCC) […]

NAPO Conference 2017

This April, APDO president Ingrid Jansen (Organise Your House) and APDO head of international liaison Isabelle Lamy (IDea for your Space) travelled to Pittsburgh in the US to attend the NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) Conference! The 4-day conference attracts over 550 organisers, with delegates from 11 countries worldwide. It’s a completely packed conference […]