Testimonials

PROFESSIONAL ORGANISING INDUSTRY TRAINER, INNOVATOR & CAMPAIGNER

TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS

Professional Hoarding Practitioner Training 

Stage 1

"I just wanted to say ‘Thank you’ for a informative and useful training day today. I left the day feeling informed and keen to learn more. You are all very inspiring women".

"The training left me wanting more even though I am still not sure that dealing with serious hoarding clients is for me. So, I would like to come to level 2 when you run it.  I also think that the work that the three of you do is nothing short of amazing. As I said to you yesterday, this seems more like a vocation. It was so interesting to hear some of your case studies and also very moving".

Stage 2

"Very well presented, very clear and easy to understand.  Trainers are very knowledgeable and thoroughly enjoyed it. Look forward to Level 3 :-)"

"Really enjoyed this course, very empowering, thank you"

"Another brilliant day - motivating!"

Stage 3

"Excellent sessions, well ran and very informative"

"As always, brilliant training.  I always take so much away from these sessions 

- thank you :-)"

"I have found the training very useful and fascinating.  I hope there are further opportunities/training to meet up"

"How to ask for help if clutter, disorganisation or hoarding is affecting your health" 

Workshop at APDO conference (March 2016) 

‘I recently attended Cherry’s workshop on “How to ask for health if clutter/disorganisation/hoarding is affecting your health” at the APDO conference and came away very inspired by Cherry’s presentation.  Cherry’s workshop was not only well researched and extremely informative. But Cherry also highlighted the crucial facts relating to the implications, impact and regulations surrounding hoarding disorder.  Cherry speaks with confidence and passion.  I came away with some excellent tips on how to help my clients. Cherry is very inspirational.  I would certain recommend attending this workshop. Excellent.‘

 Jo Cooke - Hoarding Disorders CIC

Hoarding Awareness Training for professional organisers &

Surrey Fire & Rescue Service, Reigate (28-Nov-2014)

"The 'Working with Hoarders' training day today in Reigate was brilliant!

Thank you both Cherry and Heather (and Andy and Vassoulla).

I feel my understanding of my work is improved whether I eventually work with serious hoarding or not."

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"Very insightful and I believe a must for everybody working with hoarders or contemplating to do so.  

What a brilliant day!   Thanks so much." 

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"The info day at Reigate was just great. So informative and interesting. 
I'm so glad I managed to get there."   

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"Thanks Heather and Cherry - found it very useful, not least as it really brought home what working with hoarders might involve."
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Decluttering workshop for Surrey Libraries, at  The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill

(18th May 2013)

“Thank you very much for the workshop on Saturday. I thought it went very well. Everybody has said on their evaluation forms that they would recommend the workshop to others.” 

 Kay Hadwick, Senior Team Officer, Health and Well being stream - Surrey Libraries

Workshop for Leatherhead Residents Association - October 2012
“A useful workshop – can’t wait to get home and start! Can see how I can tackle this long term issue and can see loads of benefits of me decluttering. Thanks so much!!!”,and “My head is spinning with all the good ideas and my reactions to the workshop. All very positive. You have inspired us to tackle a very tricky and sore subject, still giving us respect and hope for the future”.

Anonymous, Leatherhead`

Hoarding disorders self-help support groups

"Thank you so so much for presenting at our support group (Newbury) last night.  I know the group benefitted enormously from it and it was good to see such great interaction and the ease the group felt in terms of sharing their stories.  Brilliant - you have a real talent in drawing people out."

Jo Cooke - Hoarding Disorders CIC (April 2016)

Mentoring professional organisers

"Thank you so much Cherry for your time and counsel on all things hoarding this morning.

It gave me the strength and focus to understand what I have taken on and feel okay about integrating this into my working life.”

Sarah Macnaught, Professional Organiser, Rightsize Ltd

Listing on apdo-uk's website under Previous Post Holders

"Cherry Rudge was responsible for Marketing & Sponsorship from November 2011 until May 2014. She also held the post of Acting President from October 2013 to March 2014, and her contribution to the ongoing development of the Association in that time remains of enormous value to us."

Mention in NAPO News (USA equivalent to apdo-uk) - Sept/Oct 2012 (page 12)

Extract from article by Cassie Tillett, apdo-uk's President at the time:

"I keep saying to my creative and tireless colleague, Cherry Rudge, 'Please stop having good ideas! There aren't enough hours in the day to implement them all!'"

VOLUNTEER WORK with ADHD Support Groups

Email received from a member who participated in creative sessions for The Gnome Project at Hampton Court

Dear Cherry
You did a really excellent job organising the logistics and formalities during the Gnome Project at Hampton Court and giving us all a splendid experience.

I had a great and memorable time and I'm sure everyone else did too.

You should be justly proud of your efforts! Thank you!

x x x

DECLUTTERING & ORGANISING

Text messages from client with mental health problems

"I'm still soooo thrilled with my office!  When you think what it was like when you and I started and how far we've come in that two years! Thank you sooo much for making it possible!"

"A friend came round Sunday to play board games, and we were able to play it on the dining table cos it was clear! :-) Hooray"

Anonymous, Surrey

Testimonial from a client with ADHD
https://rainbowreduk.blogspot.com/2015/09/testimonial-from-client-with-adhd.html

Extract from email received from client offering a reference: 

The most obvious qualities that Cherry Rudge brings to decluttering and organising are energy, goodwill and good sense.

Less obvious – because always tactfully understated – are high intelligence, skilled project management and the true caring that informs everything she does.

What more can one ask for? Cherry has it all.

Anonymous, Hersham, Surrey

Note in card received from a client going through difficult times...

"Very many thanks for your patience and continued support through a difficult time.  

It would not be possible without kind friends/helpers like you."

Anonymous, Surrey

Text received from a client decluttering by herself over the Easter weekend

"Excellent! Love what u said ("Think of the contents of the garage as a huge meal;

eating it all at once could give you indigestion! Little and often is better and easier to digest!").

Explains it perfectly! OK i have now been to dump and charity shop, left stuff there and didn't bring anything back! Yippee!!

Anonymous, Surrey

After an initial consultation with a first-time client

"I wanted to thank you for your time and for being so thoughtful and considerate. Thank you for doing your job so well... I was dreading seeing you and how you would react. I immediately felt very comfortable with you.

You have an abundance of compassion... And excessively kind.

I liked everything you suggested and I’m sure ..No positive..! That together, we will put my house (and my head!) into shape..!! (Even writing that makes me feel good.).

I was flabbergasted as to the lengths you have gone to on my behalf and yet again another heartfelt and earnest ‘thank you’ for all your valiant and sterling efforts."
Anonymous, Surrey

Helping an elderly client with 57 years-worth of stuff

"I contacted Gina Lawrie and Cherry Rudge seeking help for my elderly mother to empty a large house that had been the family home for 57 years.  This was a substantial undertaking and needed to be completed by a fixed deadline.  

Despite the emergence of numerous unexpected obstacles, Gina and Cherry worked tirelessly to keep the project on track, delivering extra hours and complete dedication to reach a successful conclusion.  

Gina's sensitivity and professional background in psychology and social work enabled her to help my elderly mother process the difficult transitions, while Cherry's project management skills were essential for keeping the job on schedule and handling the tracking and the logistics. 

We could not have completed the house sale without Gina and Cherry's professional guidance and help which incidentally, also included a lot of grungy, hard work.  Their fees were completely offset by the sale of the household goods, and as a result, my family has been able to move on with our lives, knowing that this huge task is finally behind us.  Thank you Gina and Cherry!"

A.G.

Reducing the burden

"I felt the weight fall off my shoulders using your service,

as I was actually achieving something positive at last..." 

Anonymous, Staines

Extract from a client testimonial

"Despite disbelief at the beginning, I have come to know that there are such people as professional declutterers, and that they do really valuable work. I know too that they do more than just help people to declutter: they can provide balm for a troubled soul and help one back to a measure of self-esteem.  For that alone I salute Cherry and her colleagues.....

There have been real dividends already. For example, I am able to sit down to a meal for the first time in years (though I still sometimes forget to), and I am close to being able to empty the kitchen completely, ready for rewiring and replastering. Then I shall be able to install the bespoke kitchen units that were made for me years ago and have remained flat-packed in the sitting-room ever since. I can even look forward to the day when I shall be able to cook for friends. By that time, I can believe, the process of purging the Augean stables will have become positively cathartic...."
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Anonymous, Hersham 

Hoarding can affect health

“I knew the fact that I needed to declutter my house and garage was affecting my health, and not knowing where to locate someone to help me had become very stressful. So finding Cherry was a blessing; her regular visits have given me the companionship and motivation I needed to get my home and confidence back.

With her help I am making great progress; I’m saving money by not buying duplicate items for my fridge or food cupboards, as I can see instantly when I already have them! The handyman and electrician she introduced me to for the urgently needed home improvements, have been reliable and provide excellent value for money. 

Cherry is my decluttering and health and safety conscience, and I thoroughly recommend her services.“

Elderly client, Hersham

Preparing house for sale

“As someone who gets very flustered by clutter, I was incredibly relieved when Cherry arrived to declutter my life and prepare my house in Kent for sale.

Without her practical help and advice, buyers would not have looked twice at the property’s potential, and it was ready to market far quicker than I could ever have achieved. This not only meant I was able to move house sooner, but getting rid of unwanted clutter meant I saved money on storage!”

Anonymous, Walton-on-Thames

Overwhelmed by paperwork

“I much prefer being outside in the fresh air getting exercise, than being stuck indoors with piles of papers and filing. So Cherry has been very helpful decluttering, filing, doing paperwork and generally creating order for me indoors while I’m cutting the grass outside.”

Elderly client with dementia, Effingham, Surrey