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 first page of relevant searches

Training and professional development

Introductory and intermediate training for Professional Organisers to help you develop your skills and confidence, and grow your business

Facebook: Access to APDO private group

Support, advice and information shared with other members in a confidential and supportive group. A place to share your successes and challenges, thank other members and develop your network in the decluttering and organising industry.

Annual APDO conference

Opportunities to meet, learn, network and be inspired by fellow APDO members, business experts and international Professional Organisers at the annual conference. Discounted rates for members.

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 regularly approach APDO to find 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. Events are shared on the website, facebook and the monthly bulletin.

Professional standards

APDO members comply with a Code of Ethics and standards of practice which demonstrate professionalism and integrity. All members listed on the directory will need to be verified as having the relevant insurance, registration with the ICO and registration with HMRC.

Trade discounts

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

FREE new member call

Within the first two months, you will be offered an introductory call with another APDO member volunteer. Find out how to make the most of your membership.

"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

The Zero Waste Kitchen

Zero waste is not a new concept; not that long ago, not wasting anything was vital to survival. Now with the amount of waste that we’re dumping into our environment, we are starting to move back towards zero-waste living. Completely changing the way we shop and cook sounds a bit daunting, but APDO member Kate […]

Meal planning: Saving time, money and reducing food-waste

In our busy lives, deciding what to feed ourselves and our families, having the right food in, and finding time to cook can be a real struggle. At the end of a long day, working out what to put on the table can sometimes be the thing that tips us over the edge. We find […]

Play with your food – cooking with children

The kitchen is said to be the heart of the home, so what an amazing place to make wonderful memories with your children! With all of the complications of the kitchen it may seem counterproductive to let children help out, but APDO member Sarah Muir (Ellibee Home Organisation) is here to explain why letting children […]

The ultimate guide to designing a functional kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of the home and a room that we spend a lot of time each day preparing our meals. So it can be very exciting and scary when the decision is made to invest in a new one! Here to help is APDO member Natalie Hare (Hare to Organise) with her […]

Three easy ways to love your leftovers

When APDO decided that this year’s National Organising Week‘s theme was going to be “Love your Leftovers” I got really excited. You see, I’m not an amazing cook, but I love using cooking as a creative outlet in my day-to-day life. My step mother is an amazing cook, and she made sure that I knew […]

National Organising Week 2019: Love your leftovers

It’s that time of year again when The Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers are dishing out their juicy tips to help everyone get organised. National Organising Week (NOW) is the 4th to the 10th of November, and members from all over the U.K. will be sharing their best tips on how to create organisational […]

Functional furniture: helping your home work for you

If you’re struggling to find space in your home for all of your belongings, it might be time to declutter! But what happens when you’ve whittled everything down to what you need and you still can’t find enough space? Professional APDO Organiser Krista Thompson (Zen Den Oxford) is here with her top tips on buying […]

Re-decorating your newly decluttered space

You’ve decluttered, you’ve reorganised and you are almost completely happy with the end result; but something is not quite right. You may find that after doing a big declutter your space has become a more relaxing and attractive place to be, but needs some re-decorating to bring it into its full potential. Below we have […]

5 top tips on making the most of your storage

There has been a lot of buzz recently around decluttering, and how we can improve our homes and mental health by letting go of what we don’t need anymore. While the charity shops fill up and we’re left with only what we need, some of us are left feeling a little lost on how to […]