The star has handed over the full amount of his £25k award winnings to the MVT, which functions to protect the Britain's grassroots live music spots.
The star was presented with the prize on October 16 as his new release his work was declared the outstanding release of the previous year.
Fender has opted to give the cash to the MVT, in recognition of the essential function small stages fulfilled in his initial steps.
"As an artist couldn't be pursuing my current career if it wasn't for all the performances I did around the area, and further afield, when I was just getting going," said the artist. "These venues are legendary, but they are in difficulty."
Beginning in 2023, at least 150 of these locations have shut down – about 16 percent of the total UK scene.
In the last year, major artists like Pulp, the group Coldplay, Katy Perry and Sheeran have all supported the MVT in its attempts to support the industry, by applying a modest fee to their ticket prices, which benefits independent venues.
Sam Fender also took part, collecting in excess of £100,000 on his 2024 arena tour to support numerous grassroots venues across England, Scotland, and Wales.
The money assisted venues that were dealing with imminent closure due to issues caused by water damage, fires and personal losses, as well as licensing issues, conflicts and noise complaints.
Additional spaces obtained financial assistance in upgrading amenities and gear that positively impacted artists and audiences.
"The idea that funds from shows in large arenas backs the independent spots, where it begins for artists like me, is just sensible," the star has said.
Fender is among several artists to give his award prize money to worthy causes.
In the band won the award in 1996 for their record their work, vocalist Jarvis Cocker stated that the act would give their cash to the non-profit War Child.
During 2002, musician Ms Dynamite divided her award across several charities, including the children's charity and a charity for Sickle Cell.
"And I contributed a £1,000 to Highgate Newtown, to their gymnastics class, because I practiced gymnastics when I was a child and they needed new equipment," she explained to outlets.
Two years ago, the band contributed their prize money to the youth organization that nurtured their act, alongside other local music groups.
Also 1994 winners M People donated their winnings to a charity for MS after a acquaintance was found to have the condition.
"Winning was quite enough," stated singer the singer. "The cash was the extra but we could do without the bonus, because we had the honor. So our success affected somebody else's life."
Last week, the trust announced it had protected several small stages in that region, by bringing them into local control.
The first in that area and the other in Bristol were acquired under the community ownership initiative, which is backed by Arts Council England and music fans who acquire "shares" in the venues.
