The artist has handed over the full amount of his £25k Mercury Prize cash to the trust for venues, which functions to preserve the UK's independent music venues.
He was presented with the award on October 16 as his new release the album was named the outstanding release of the past year.
The musician has chosen to hand the money over to the trust, in recognition of the vital role local spots fulfilled in his early career.
"I personally would not have achieved this success if it wasn't for all the shows I performed around the region, and elsewhere, when I was beginning," stated Sam Fender. "These venues are renowned, but they are struggling."
Beginning in 2023, at least 150 of these locations have shut down – roughly 16 percent of the whole industry in the UK.
In the last year, major artists like Pulp, Coldplay, Katy Perry and Sheeran have all aided the MVT in its initiatives to keep the scene afloat, by adding a minor surcharge to their admission fees, which supports independent venues.
Fender also participated, raising over £100k on his live tour to support numerous small stages across Britain.
The money helped locations that were facing possible closure due to issues stemming from floods, blazes and bereavements, as well as permit problems, court cases and noise complaints.
Other venues received monetary aid in improving amenities and sound and lighting systems that positively impacted performers and fans.
"The concept that funds from concerts in large arenas supports the independent spots, where it begins for artists like me, is just common sense," the star has stated.
Fender is far from the only musician to donate his honor winnings to good deeds.
In they received the award in 1996 for their album Different Class, frontman the singer stated that the band would give their cash to the organization War Child.
During 2002, artist she split her bounty among multiple good causes, including the NSPCC and a charity for Sickle Cell.
"And I gave a grand to the center, to their gymnastics class, because I trained in gymnastics when I was a child and they required better apparatus," the artist explained to a publication.
Previously, they donated their prize money to the local youth club that developed their group, as well as other local music groups.
And winners that year M People donated their prize to a multiple sclerosis charity after a acquaintance was identified with the disease.
"The victory was ample," stated vocalist the singer. "The money was the cherry on top but we didn't require the extra, because we had the main prize. So our winning affected the lives of others."
Last week, the trust revealed it had protected two small stages in south-east England, by bringing them into public stewardship.
The first in Southampton and the second in the city were purchased under the Own Our Venues initiative, which is funded by Arts Council England and music fans who acquire "ownership units" in the properties.
