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 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 Beauty of Organising and Home Staging

By Donella Enerio – Home Staging Association Organising and decluttering are usually the first steps a homeowner needs to tick off their list when putting their property on the market, followed by handyman work, a thorough clean and the ever-so-efficient Home Staging. Professional organisers are people who can help you arrange any of the […]

Clear for calm: It’s off to work I go

Living in a two bedroomed apartment with an open plan area can be challenging if you are not organised. Of course, there is no room for clutter, but there is plenty of scope for not getting the ‘areas’ zoned in the right way. If you are self-employed, you will know how hard it is to […]

Clear for calm: My calm sleep-time Heaven

My bedroom is my sleep heaven. It is tranquil and organised, with everything in its place. Pastels dominate the colour palette; they bring a sense of calm. My chest of drawers, again in a pale grey, house everything from make-up to undies but there are no messy lipsticks or mascaras for me. All the […]

Clear for calm: Find serenity in your space, a guide on how to clear your way to a calm home

“Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe While embracing the relaxation of Covid-related restrictive measures, our road to recovery is shadowed by clouds of war and the constant bad news…do you ever find it hard to relax, even in your own home? You’re not alone. A […]

Clear for calm: How do we deal with our bathrooms and can we sort it so it has a more environmentally friendly standard?

Hands up, who’s ever been in a bathroom with toiletries all over the place, towels strewn everywhere and cupboards full of random bathroom items (and the rest)?? I’m pretty sure anyone who’s ever set foot in a bathroom, whether it be their own or someone else’s, will have seen something along the lines of the […]

Clear for calm: Laura Pearson, Professional Declutterer and Organiser, Intentional Life Coach and Meditation Teacher

Laura Pearson is a Professional Declutterer and Organiser, Intentional Life Coach and Meditation Teacher. She created her business Intentional with Laura to help people to declutter and simplify their lives, minds and space, so that they can consciously create and live their own version of an intentional, joyful, self-connected life. Her mission is to help […]

Clear for calm: How to find a little bit of calm among life’s challenge

There is no denying that the past few years have felt anything but calm. The world has been a weird and anxious place, with ever-changing rules and regulations to adapt to and everything that we took for granted as normal thrown up in the air. So, how can we possibly feel calm when so much […]

Discovery of Less: Interview with Chris Lovett

In October, the APDO Book Club hosted an online workshop led by Chris Lovett, the author of Discovery of Less (Less is Progress, 2021). In it, Chris not only read from his book, but shared his further adventures in minimalism. As well as being a lot of fun, this evening was a reminder to us […]

Take recycling to a whole new level: Why recycling is more than 3 bins

Over the past few years we’ve become accustomed to the variety of recycling bins that we are asked to separate our waste out into. The coloured bins have become a feature of our kerbsides up and down the country… and, quite rightly, many people think that by separating out their rubbish in this way, they […]