The artist has given the complete sum of his £25,000 honor winnings to the trust for venues, which functions to protect the Britain's small live music spots.
The star was given the cheque on 16 October as his third album People Watching was chosen as the outstanding release of the last 12 months.
He has decided to hand the money over to the Music Venues Trust, in acknowledgment of the crucial part grassroots venues played in his beginning days.
"I personally wouldn't be doing my current career if it weren't for all the gigs I did around the area, and beyond, when I was beginning," remarked the artist. "These venues are legendary, but they are facing challenges."
Beginning in 2023, more than 150 of these venues have permanently closed – approximately 16 percent of the entire UK sector.
In the last year, top acts like the band Pulp, Coldplay, Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran have all backed the MVT in its efforts to support the industry, by adding a minor surcharge to their admission fees, which supports local stages.
Sam Fender also took part, collecting in excess of £100,000 on his recent tour to assist 38 local spots across Britain.
The donation assisted venues that were dealing with imminent closure due to issues stemming from floods, fire incidents and family tragedies, as well as permit problems, court cases and sound issues.
Additional spaces were granted monetary aid in upgrading facilities and sound and lighting systems that helped performers and concertgoers.
"The concept that funds from shows in large arenas helps the independent spots, where it kicks off for performers like me, is just sensible," Fender has stated.
The musician is not the first artist to give his honor funds to charitable organizations.
When Pulp earned the trophy in the mid-90s for their record the album, frontman the singer declared that the act would donate their prize money to the non-profit War Child.
During 2002, artist she split her prize among a few good causes, such as the children's charity and a Sickle Cell charity.
"Additionally, I contributed a grand to the center, to their classes, because I practiced gymnastics when I was younger and they needed updated gear," the artist explained to the media.
Two years ago, they contributed their winnings to the community center that nurtured their act, alongside other local music groups.
And 1994 winners they gave their prize to a multiple sclerosis charity after a close contact was diagnosed the disease.
"Receiving the award was ample," remarked artist Heather Small. "The cash was the cherry on top but we didn't need the extra, because we had the main prize. So our victory touched somebody else's life."
In the past week, the Music Venues Trust announced it had protected several local spots in the South East, by placing them under public stewardship.
One venue in that area and The Croft in the city were purchased under the public acquisition program, which is supported by the arts council and enthusiasts who acquire "shares" in the venues.
