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

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 […]

You’re ready to declutter. So where do you start?

Guest blog author Jules Langford runs Cluttered to Cleared specialising in virtual decluttering and offers the “30 Days to a New Clutter-Free You”, a unique combination of an online e-course with 1-2-1 skype and email support. She can work with clients all over the UK. You know you need to declutter… You’ve set some time […]

10 Top Clutter Clearing Tips

Happy National Clear Your Clutter Day 2017! Get ready to declutter your home and dig out your stash of unused items. Visit money saving website Money Magpie for tips on how to sell, swap, upcycle, recycle or donate your unwanted personal belongings for a profit or for a sense of positive change. Louise Tregenza runs her […]

Clear Your Clutter For A Tidy Profit

On Saturday 11 March, Jasmine Birtles, founder of self help money site Money Magpie is running the second ever UK National Clear Your Clutter Day. She will be encouraging people all over the UK to declutter their homes – and their lives – to gain freedom, space and a useful pile of cash! In this guest blog, she […]

Clear The Clutter For Spring

APDO Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers joins forces with National Spring Cleaning Week for the first time this March. We recognise this is the perfect opportunity to declutter, clean and organise your spaces in order to create a more functional and uplifting environment. Katherine Blackler (SortMySpace and APDO head of partnership liaison) explains “We […]

Clear Your Clutter Day 11 March 2017

It’s a busy time of year for APDO as we also have APDO’s ongoing partner MoneyMagpie running their annual CYCD Clear Your Clutter Day on Saturday 11 March issuing daily blogs in the run up to the day. Katherine Blackler (SortMySpace and APDO head of partnership liaison) will be doing a Facebook Live session with […]