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New themed landing pages with advanced search
PublishedWe’ve introduced a new way for community platforms to bring activities and opportunities together, with richer content streams and improved search on landing pages. Piloted with Living Well Warrington, the new experience makes it easier for people to find activities that match their interests, abilities and needs - while opening the door to more personalised content hubs.
Date: 2026-06-30
Latest platform updates (May 2026)
PublishedWe’ve rolled out a wide range of platform improvements this month, including AI-powered search, better filtering, improved event information, new safeguarding features and dedicated spaces for volunteer teams. We’ve also strengthened security and are pleased to have successfully passed our annual penetration test.
Date: 2026-05-11
Making our reporting simpler, faster and more useful
PublishedWe’re stepping up reporting at Made Open, using AI to turn more than 100 data feeds into faster, clearer and more useful insight. Monthly reporting is becoming almost immediate, with weekly, daily and eventually real-time reporting on the horizon - alongside new dashboards giving Enterprise clients greater control over their data.
Date: 2026-04-07
Latest security and accessibility updates
PublishedWe’ve introduced a range of security, usability and accessibility improvements across the Made Open platform. From Single Sign-On and stronger protection against attacks to better privacy controls and improved accessibility, these updates make our platforms safer, easier to use and more inclusive for everyone.
Date: 2026-03-16
Intelligent AI powered search
PublishedWe’ve launched a new AI-powered search experience following months of user testing with Connect Torfaen and Living Well Warrington. Semantic search understands everyday language and intent, helping people find relevant activities, groups and support even when they’re not sure what to search for.
Date: 2026-03-02