Use cases

OpenActive use cases are real-world scenarios in which OpenActive’s data infrastructure could be used, for example, to:

The primary use case for OpenActive is to make it easier for people to find and book activities online in the model of other sectors such as travel and fast food. However, as OpenActive evolves, the initiative wants to refine its approach to achieve greater social impact and meet the needs of a wider range of users.

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Use case framework

Read our framework for identifying use case communities and developing solutions that bring use cases to life within those communities.

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OpenActive for social impact

Browse our research on the potential benefits of OpenActive, and the steps to achieve these for; health and social prescribing, children and young people, and disability.

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Use case communities

View our use case communities collaborating to explore the potential of OpenActive within specific thematic areas or sectors.

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