The artist has given the entirety of his £25k honor prize money to the trust for venues, which works to protect the United Kingdom's independent live music spots.
The star was given the prize on 16 October as his third album his work was chosen as the best record of the past year.
Fender has decided to donate the funds to the Music Venues Trust, in appreciation of the vital role small stages fulfilled in his initial steps.
"As an artist couldn't be pursuing this success if it hadn't been for all the shows I played around the North East, and further afield, when I was just getting going," remarked Sam Fender. "These spaces are legendary, but they are in difficulty."
Since the start of 2023, over 150 of these locations have shut down – about 16 percent of the entire UK sector.
In the last year, top acts such as Pulp, the group Coldplay, the singer Katy Perry and Sheeran have all supported the Music Venues Trust in its efforts to help venues survive, by adding a minor surcharge to their ticket prices, which benefits local stages.
Fender also joined in, generating in excess of £100,000 on his 2024 arena tour to support numerous small stages across England, Scotland, and Wales.
The donation supported spaces that were dealing with imminent closure due to issues stemming from floods, blazes and personal losses, as well as regulatory hurdles, conflicts and noise complaints.
Other venues obtained monetary aid in upgrading infrastructure and technical equipment that directly benefitted musicians and fans.
"The concept that money from shows in major spaces backs the independent spots, where it begins for performers like me, is just common sense," the star has commented.
He is among several artists to donate his honor prize money to good deeds.
When they received the prize in 1996 for their album Different Class, lead singer Cocker stated that the group would give their prize money to the organization the charity.
In 2002, musician the artist shared her bounty across several charities, like the children's charity and a Sickle Cell charity.
"Additionally, I contributed a £1,000 to Highgate Newtown, to their gymnastics class, because I did gymnastics when I was younger and they needed new equipment," the artist shared with the media.
Previously, Ezra Collective donated their winnings to the local youth club that developed their group, as well as other grassroots music organisations.
Additionally the 1994 recipients M People contributed their prize to a MS organization after a friend was identified with the disease.
"Winning was sufficient," said artist the singer. "The money was the cherry on top but we didn't require the cherry, because we had the honor. So our winning affected the lives of others."
Last week, the MVT shared it had protected two local spots in that region, by transferring them to community ownership.
One venue in the city and the second in that location were acquired under the Own Our Venues program, which is supported by the arts council and enthusiasts who acquire "stakes" in the properties.
