What Martyn's Law could mean for charity trustees and the premises they run
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Law firm Blake Morgan has looked at how charity trustees can get ready for Martyn's Law. If your charity runs a hall, church, venue or event space, now is a good time to understand where you might fit.
What happened
Blake Morgan has published a piece aimed at charity trustees, setting out how they can start preparing for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn's Law. It is a reminder that many charities run premises or events that could fall within the new rules once they begin.
Why this matters for charities
Charities often operate community halls, places of worship, visitor sites and public events. The Act's duties depend on how many people may reasonably be expected at the same time: standard tier covers 200 to 799, and enhanced tier covers 800 or more. That headcount includes staff and volunteers, which many charities may not have considered yet.
Remember the timing
The duties are not in force yet. Commencement is expected in spring 2027, and the exact date is still to be confirmed. The Security Industry Authority will be the regulator, but its notification process is not live. This is a window to familiarise and prepare, not a deadline to panic about.
What trustees can do now
Work out which of your premises or events might reach the standard or enhanced numbers. Note who in your organisation would take responsibility for readiness. Start a simple record of your spaces and typical attendance. These are sensible preparation steps while the detail is finalised.
This is our plain-English summary. Read the original in full at Blake Morgan.