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Prepositions before and after nouns

Which prepositions go with “organisation”?

Organisation commonly appears with of and in. Other prepositions such as from, to, and by usually depend on the wider sentence structure.

Quick answer

Common combinations with “organisation”

Use organisation of when referring to arranging something, and in an organisation when talking about membership or activity within a group. Organisation by is uncommon because English usually uses the verb organised by.

The organisation of the event took months.
She works in an organisation that supports refugees.
The organisation of data is essential.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
organisation of + noun

Referring to arrangement or structure

Use organisation of when describing how something is arranged or managed.

The organisation of the conference was impressive.
Good organisation of resources saves time.
2
in an organisation

Talking about membership or activity

Use in before organisation to describe working or acting within a group.

He holds a senior role in the organisation.
Communication in large organisations can be difficult.
3
organisation for + purpose

Naming a group’s purpose

Organisation for is used when the organisation exists for a particular aim.

They founded an organisation for environmental research.
She works at an organisation for children’s health.
4
from an organisation

Showing origin or source

From introduces where something comes from rather than forming a fixed combination.

We received support from the organisation yesterday.
The letter came from an international organisation.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
organisation of
The organisation of the archive took weeks.
Arrangement or management of something.
in organisation
She works in an organisation that helps migrants.
Inside or within a group or institution.
from organisation
We received funding from the organisation.
From shows source or origin.
to organisation
The donation went to the organisation.
To shows direction or recipient, not a fixed pattern.
by organisation
The event was organised by volunteers.
English normally uses the verb organised by rather than organisation by.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “organisation by” instead of the verb form

English usually uses organised by rather than organisation by.

✕ the organisation by volunteers ✓ organised by volunteers

Omitting the article with “organisation”

Organisation often needs an article in singular countable use.

✕ She works in organisation. ✓ She works in an organisation.

Confusing “organisation of” with “organisation for”

Organisation of describes arrangement; organisation for describes purpose.

✕ the organisation for the files ✓ the organisation of the files

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The ___ the festival required careful planning.
2. She has worked ___ the organisation for ten years.
3. We received a grant ___ the organisation.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “organisation of” mean?

It refers to the arrangement, planning, or management of something.

Is “organisation by” correct?

It is uncommon. English usually uses the verb phrase organised by.

Can I say “in an organisation”?

Yes. It is the standard way to describe working or participating within a group.

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