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 skills, 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 really valuable resource

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 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

Professional standards

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

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

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 […]

National Hoarding Roadshow 2019 – Birmingham

This week in the UK it is National Hoarding Awareness Week and the week was launched with the National Hoarding Conference in Birmingham, which took place on Monday 20 May. APDO was delighted to exhibit at this wonderful event, raising awareness and understanding around hoarding behaviours and the sort of help which is available. Our […]

A match made in organising heaven

In a first for both APDO and IKEA UK, a line up of professional organisers and declutterers were on hand to help shoppers at IKEA Greenwich make the most of their home environment. Covering a range of topics, the speakers ran sessions throughout the day using the room sets on the shop floor at IKEA […]