Martyn's Law ready, without the jargon.
VenueReady helps volunteers write their four standard tier procedures, brief the whole team with proof, and keep everything in one place. Plain English, built on the Home Office guidance.
Free checker. Takes two minutes. No sign-up.
Where things stand: Martyn's Law is expected to start from spring 2027 at the earliest. No start date has been set yet. What we know so far
Who it's for
Built for the people who look after local buildings
Most of our users are volunteers with an hour to spare, not security professionals. That's who we design for.
Religious buildings
Churches, mosques, gurdwaras, synagogues and temples where 200 or more people may gather are standard tier, however large they are. We keep it simple for your welcome team.
Village and community halls
For halls that host 200 or more people from time to time, including events run by hirers you don't control.
Parish and town councils
Every hall, pavilion and event you're responsible for, in one place, with one view of who's done what.
Pubs and small venues
Get your procedures written and your staff briefed in an evening, with a record ready if anyone asks.
Why VenueReady
A free template gets you a document. VenueReady gets you ready.
Official templates are a good start. The hard part is making sure everyone knows the plan, and keeping it up to date when volunteers change.
Plain-English procedures
Guided questions for your evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication procedures, with a live preview as you go. No 100-page PDF.
Your people briefed, with proof
A one-page briefing made from your procedures. Volunteers confirm they've read it from a link or QR code on their phone, and you keep a record of who and when.
One pack, always up to date
Invite colleagues to help, add new volunteers in minutes, and print one tidy pack for your files or your committee.
How it works
Three steps, about an evening
- 1
Check if you're in scope
Answer a few questions about your building and how many people come. If the law doesn't apply to you, we'll say so.
- 2
Build your four procedures
Work through guided questions for each procedure. Save as you go, and invite a colleague to help.
- 3
Brief your team and keep the record
Share the briefing by link or QR code, record in-person briefings, and print your pack.
Honest timing
What we know so far
You'll hear a lot of talk about deadlines. Here's where things actually stand.
The law probably doesn't apply to you. Our checker will tell you, free.
- Became law
- 3 April 2025 (Royal Assent)
- Official guidance
- Home Office statutory guidance published 15 April 2026
- Start date
- Not set yet. Expected from spring 2027 at the earliest
- Regulator
- The Security Industry Authority (SIA), which says it will start with an advisory approach
- Standard tier needs
- Procedures and a briefed team. No security equipment or building changes
Pricing
Priced for a volunteer budget
One yearly fee your treasurer can approve without a meeting. Pay by card or invoice.
Founding members: the first 100 venues get 50% off for life, in return for honest feedback.
Join early accessSingle venue
One building, hall or venue.
£79 a year
- All four procedure builders
- Briefing log with QR code
- Printable procedures pack
- Team invites
Multi-venue
Parish councils, groups and pub companies.
£49 per venue a year, from 3 venues
- Everything in Single venue
- One view across all your venues
- Pay by invoice
Umbrella bodies
Dioceses, circuits, county networks and councils.
From £1,500 a year, up to 50 venues
- Every member venue included
- Progress across your network
- A webinar for your members
Prices exclude VAT. Founding member pricing; final prices confirmed at launch.
Common questions
Does Martyn's Law apply to our building?
It depends mainly on whether 200 or more people may be present at the same time, from time to time. Religious buildings and schools at that size are always standard tier. The free checker will tell you in two minutes.
Is VenueReady approved by the SIA or the Home Office?
No. The Home Office, the SIA and ProtectUK don't endorse any products. VenueReady is independent and follows the published statutory guidance.
Do we need to buy security equipment?
Not for standard tier. It's about having sensible procedures and making sure your team knows them.
What happens to our volunteers' names?
They're stored in the UK and used only to keep your venue's briefing record. Our privacy notice explains the details.
What if the start date moves?
Being prepared is worthwhile whenever the law starts, and your procedures stay valid. We'll keep you posted as official dates are confirmed.
Get your venue ready in an evening
Start with the free checker. If you're in scope, we'll show you exactly what to do next.
Check your venue