The star has given the full amount of his £25,000 honor cash to the MVT, which operates to protect the Britain's grassroots music venues.
Fender was given the cheque on 16 October as his latest record People Watching was chosen as the top album of the last 12 months.
The musician has chosen to donate the funds to the Music Venues Trust, in acknowledgment of the crucial part small stages had in his initial steps.
"As an artist would not have achieved what I am doing today if it hadn't been for all the shows I played around the area, and beyond, when I was just getting going," remarked Sam Fender. "These locations are renowned, but they are struggling."
From early 2023 onward, at least 150 of these spaces have ceased operations – approximately one-sixth of the total UK scene.
Recently, top acts like Pulp, Coldplay, Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran have all supported the trust in its efforts to keep the scene afloat, by applying a modest fee to their admission fees, which goes to help independent venues.
Sam Fender also participated, raising in excess of £100,000 on his 2024 arena tour to support thirty-eight local spots across Britain.
The money supported venues that were facing possible closure due to issues stemming from floods, fires and bereavements, as well as licensing issues, conflicts and sound issues.
Additional spaces were granted monetary aid in upgrading facilities and technical equipment that helped musicians and concertgoers.
"The idea that revenue from shows in large arenas helps the local stages, where it kicks off for artists like me, is just logical," the star has stated.
He is among several artists to give his Mercury Prize funds to good deeds.
When they received the award in 1996 for their album Different Class, frontman the singer stated that the band would give their winnings to the non-profit the charity.
In 2002, artist the artist divided her prize between several charities, like the NSPCC and a Sickle Cell charity.
"And I contributed a grand to my local community centre, to their gymnastics class, because I did gymnastics when I was younger and they lacked updated gear," the artist told outlets.
Previously, they donated their prize money to the local youth club that developed their group, alongside other local music groups.
Additionally 1994 winners they gave their prize to a MS organization after a acquaintance was diagnosed the disease.
"Receiving the award was sufficient," remarked singer the singer. "The prize was the bonus but we didn't require the cherry, because we had the honor. So our winning impacted somebody else's life."
Last week, the Music Venues Trust announced it had saved a couple of small stages in south-east England, by transferring them to public stewardship.
The first in the city and the second in Bristol were acquired under the community ownership scheme, which is funded by a national body and enthusiasts who purchase "stakes" in the buildings.
