A combination of factors are converging to revolutionise safety and security standards for UK venues and events. Whether you’re organising a one-off festival or managing a portfolio of events, you’ll need a way to simplify compliance, stay organised and demonstrate your commitment to public safety. That’s where the Decision Support Centre’s (DSC) National Events Database comes in.
The database is free to use. It is a secure, centralised, national resource for venues and events, streamlining the collection and management of essential information such as key event details and risk profile. It enables organisers to prepare for legal obligations, including for Martyn’s Law, enhances coordination with key stakeholders and provides a foundation for improved safety and posture for potential incident response across the UK.
By their nature events are location specific and, when running, tend to be inward looking only. The national events database will provide a strategic picture of events in time and place and act as a conduit to national bodies and authorities.
Critically, Martyn’s Law ensures that publicly accessible spaces are better equipped to handle potential security threats, particularly regarding terrorism. Compliance will become a legal requirement (from the 3rd April 2025 there is a minimum implementation period of two years), with venues and events, depending on which tier they fall into, needing to:
The national events database will facilitate participation in situational awareness beyond your venue or event perimeter for a multitude of adverse conditions and threats as well as for terrorism.
The National Events Database is a UK strategic resource that:
