POs work directly with clients, offering guidance, encouragement, support, strategies and practical help to organise various aspects of their homes or offices – and their lives. Individual POs offer a range of expert services including: decluttering, storage solutions, admin and paperwork, time management, coaching, design and/or home-staging. Check out the profiles of APDO members via Find an Organiser to find the local PO who is most suitable for you.
APDO members are all fully insured and committed to the APDO Code of Ethics that includes strict confidentiality. In other words, APDO membership is evidence of commitment to professionalism and compliance with industry standards.
The term ‘hoarding’ is used quite liberally in the media, but chronic hoarding is now classified as a medical condition characterised by:
Hoarders are therefore quite distinct from clutterbugs, who are people who simply have too much stuff.
You can find out about Hoarding Disorder here and find practical advice for people who hoard here.
Some APDO members offer expert help to hoarders. When choosing an organiser, please read the member’s profile in Find an Organiser to check whether they mention hoarding as a specialism.
APDO members provide full terms and conditions, including details of prices and other business policies. There’s no standard rate for POs so please check with the individual POs that you locate via Find an Organiser. Some charge per hour, per day or half-day, or offer discounts for block bookings. POs set fees according to levels of experience, expertise and the particular services that they offer.
POs provide practical and sympathetic help for clients in all kinds of homes and offices. They offer hands-on decluttering and organising to make more effective use of space and storage. In addition, individual POs offer services according to their specific skills and expertise. These can include:
In addition to working with clients, some POs present talks or workshops, publish books or articles, contribute to PR campaigns, or sell organising products. Check out the profiles of some APDO members to get a sense of the range of services that POs offer.
Clients expect POs to have relevant skills, knowledge and experience, and to conduct their business in a professional manner. POs are expected to communicate directly and honestly with clients, to be non-judgemental, and most importantly to maintain strict confidentiality. These standards all reflect the principles of the APDO Code of Ethics to which all APDO members adhere. APDO members are advised to provide clients with their business terms and conditions in order to explain their services, limitations and other policies.
POs provide practical and sympathetic help for clients in all kinds of homes and offices. They offer hands-on decluttering and organising to make more effective use of space and storage. In addition, individual POs offer services according to their specific skills and expertise. These can include:
In addition to working with clients, some POs present talks or workshops, publish books or articles, contribute to PR campaigns, or sell organising products. Check out the profiles of some APDO members to get a sense of the range of services that POs offer.
Clients expect POs to have relevant skills, knowledge and experience, and to conduct their business in a professional manner. POs are expected to communicate directly and honestly with clients, to be non-judgemental, and most importantly to maintain strict confidentiality. These standards all reflect the principles of the APDO Code of Ethics to which all APDO members adhere. APDO members are advised to provide clients with their business terms and conditions in order to explain their services, limitations and other policies.
Are you passionate about organising and/or have you developed a range of organisational skills? Do you have a keen desire to help others create positive changes in their homes and offices? If you answer ‘yes’ to both these questions and feel that you have relevant personal skills, you could be suited to become a professional organiser. If you’d like to find out more, why not join us for one of our training days.
There’s no direct career path to becoming a PO – APDO members come from a variety of backgrounds, including health, social work, education, design, property, hotels, management and admin. If you’re considering a career as a PO, it’s important to remember that in addition to working with clients, you will also be running a business. A passion for organising and helping others is a good starting point but you’ll also need to master essential business skills. APDO offers training, networking and other opportunities for professional development.
Yes, APDO offers two very popular one-day courses – the first and only training of this kind in the UK: Starting a Professional Organising Business (introductory level) and Developing Your Professional Organising Business (intermediate). Courses take place for small groups (maximum 14 participants) throughout the year in London and Manchester. Training is informative, interactive and inspiring, and feedback is consistently excellent. Places for APDO courses tend to sell out early so we advise you to book well in advance.
Being an APDO member offers many benefits including; marketing your business via our website and social media, networking online and in person, and discounts for mentoring, training and conference. Membership also demonstrates evidence of your commitment to professionalism and compliance with industry standards. Most importantly, APDO members form a professional community, working together to promote our industry. Do get in touch to find out more.
Check out the different types of membership and get in touch if you have any queries via our contact form.