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

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 […]

The Minimalist’s Wardrobe: How to move towards having less clothes

As a professional organiser and declutterer I have become a sort of decluttering addict in my own home. When I get bored the first victim of my purging tendency is my wardrobe. If I were to rate how large my wardrobe is I would probably give it a 5 on 10. All of my clothes […]

Getting organised for back to school: 10 top tips

It’s almost back to school time! September means a return to routine… so here are some tips from APDO member Mel Carruthers from More Organised to kick off the new school year as your most organised yet! Declutter bedrooms / toys Sofa forts, indoor camps and LEGO cities stretching through multiple rooms were all fun […]

Clutter: out of sight, but not always out of mind

Imagine this: your home is sparkling clean with no clutter in sight, ready for your evening guests. You look around proud of your home, but something is not quite right. Could it be the 10 pairs of shoes, 3 coats, junk mail and broken lamp that you’ve chucked in the spare closet to clear the […]

FASHION FAST: What the #SixItemsChallenge taught us about our relationship with clothes

How many items of clothing do you have in your wardrobe? How many of them do you actually wear? And how much do you care about where they come from? These are some of the questions two of our APDO members considered recently when they took part in the Labour Behind The Label #SixItemsChallenge earlier […]

6 ways to avoid waste while decluttering

After several generations of accumulation and prosperous consumerism behind us, decluttering and minimalism is on the rise. With climate change and plastic reduction a normal part of our everyday thoughts, items getting added to landfills are becoming a hurdle for people looking to have less. Professional organiser Jodi Sharpe from The 25th Hour in Inverness […]

Interview with an organiser: Hannah Ashwell-Dickinson

Have you ever wondered what being a professional organiser is like beyond the Facebook page? You might wonder if their homes are spotless, why they started their business, and of course the ultimate question; how do they stay so organised? APDO sat down with Hannah Ashwell-Dickinson to talk home, business and top tips on what […]