PREPARATION STARTS WITH CLARITY
Martyn’s Law preparation,
made simple.
Understand what Martyn’s Law could mean for your venue, prepare practical procedures and download useful resources — all in one place.
No account needed to get started. No payment card. Just a useful next step.
Know your venue
Bring together the facts, questions and people that matter to your venue.
A planning aid. Your venue, your review.
The main provisions are expected to commence in spring 2027. The government will confirm the exact date; no fixed commencement date is assumed here. Read the SIA update →
01 / UNDERSTAND YOUR STARTING POINT
What could it mean
for your venue?
A few questions about your premises or event, its use and reasonable expected attendance. Get an indicative explanation without handing over personal details.
- Premises and events considered separately
- Standard, enhanced and special circumstances
- Clear next steps, with official guidance
Guidance reviewed 6 November 2026. A short checker cannot make a definitive legal assessment.
The main provisions are expected to commence in spring 2027. The government will confirm the exact date; no fixed commencement date is assumed here. Guidance reviewed 6 November 2026.
A CLEARER WAY FORWARD
Check. Prepare. Download.
Check
Understand the questions that determine whether your premises or event may be in scope.
Prepare
Work through practical prompts with the people who know your venue. Keep missing facts visible.
Download
Take away PDFs and editable Word worksheets to review, adapt and use with your team.
USEFUL FROM DAY ONE
Your free
preparation toolkit.
Ten thoughtful resources, from a readiness checklist to procedure worksheets, a staff briefing checklist and an action tracker. Free forever, without a login.
Explore free resources →Download individually or get the complete ZIP.
YOUR ANSWERS. A MORE USEFUL DRAFT.
Meet VenuePlan
Smart Packs.
Planned personalised preparation documents for your venue, built from the information you supply. Clear drafts, editable Word files and printable PDFs — without a subscription.
Explore Smart Packs →A head start,
made for your venue.
£29 planned one-off price- Guided, venue-specific questionnaire
- Drafts grounded in your supplied information
- Missing facts marked “Requires venue review”
- No subscription required
Purchasing is not open. No payment is taken.
BUILT AROUND REAL PLACES
Different venues.
One practical approach.
Scope, responsibilities and appropriate arrangements depend on the facts of your premises.
START FREE. CHOOSE WHAT HELPS.
Preparation at your pace.
VenuePlan Free
£0foreverFree checker, guidance and starter resources. No account or payment card.
Explore free resources →Smart Packs
£29planned one-off pricePersonalised document drafts. No subscription. Coming soon; purchasing is not yet available.
Join early access →VenuePlan Pro
£119planned annual priceManage preparation documents, staff briefings, drill logs and ongoing venue records in one place. Coming soon.
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CLEAR ANSWERS
A few things
you might be wondering.
Official guidance should always be your source of truth.
Read Home Office statutory guidance →Is VenuePlan Free really free?
Yes. The indicative checker, plain-English guides and starter resources are free, with no account or payment card required.
Does completing a worksheet make my venue compliant?
No. These are planning aids. Check your scope, adapt arrangements to your real premises and implement appropriate procedures. They are not certification or official SIA templates.
When does Martyn’s Law commence?
The main provisions are expected in spring 2027. The government will confirm the exact date. Always check current official guidance.
What is the difference between a Smart Pack and Pro?
Smart Packs are planned personalised document packs at £29 one-off. VenuePlan Pro is a planned management dashboard at £119/year. Both are coming soon; purchasing and public dashboard registration are not open.
Are there free official resources?
Yes. The Home Office, SIA and ProtectUK provide free guidance and are developing further resources and templates. You do not need to buy VenuePlan to prepare.
Do I need an account to download?
No. Download the free PDFs, editable Word documents or complete ZIP directly. Email signup is optional and separate.
Can standard-tier venues have 800 or more people?
Specified premises primarily used for worship, childcare, primary, secondary or further education have special treatment. Higher education is different. Events, mixed uses and exclusions need separate assessment.
How do you use my checker answers?
The checker runs in your browser. We record aggregate starts and completions where privacy preferences permit, not your answers, venue details or security arrangements.
VENUEPLAN PRO / COMING SOON
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connected.
Manage preparation documents, staff briefings, drill logs and ongoing venue records in one place.
The full dashboard is still being developed. Join the waiting list for launch information; no account, subscription or payment today.
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VenuePlan is not affiliated with, accredited by or endorsed by the Home Office or SIA. These resources do not guarantee compliance. Free official guidance and templates are available or being developed.
Home Office guidance →SIA information →ProtectUK →