The star has donated the entirety of his £25k Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venues Trust, which functions to save the UK's small music venues.
He was presented with the cheque on 16 October as his new release the album was named the top album of the past year.
The musician has chosen to give the cash to the Music Venues Trust, in recognition of the vital role local spots fulfilled in his beginning days.
"I personally wouldn't be doing what I am doing today if it hadn't been for all the gigs I played around the area, and beyond, when I was beginning," stated Fender. "These venues are renowned, but they are in difficulty."
Beginning in 2023, more than 150 of these venues have shut down – roughly 16 percent of the total UK scene.
Over the past year, top acts such as the band Pulp, the group Coldplay, the singer Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran have all supported the Music Venues Trust in its efforts to support the industry, by adding a small levy to their admission fees, which benefits independent venues.
Sam Fender also joined in, raising more than £100,000 on his 2024 arena tour to help 38 local spots across the UK.
The money helped spaces that were confronting potential shutdown due to issues arising from floods, fire incidents and family tragedies, as well as permit problems, legal disputes and sound issues.
Some locations obtained monetary aid in modernizing amenities and gear that directly benefitted artists and fans.
"The idea that funds from shows in major spaces backs the independent spots, where it kicks off for musicians like me, is just sensible," Fender has said.
He is not the first artist to donate his Mercury Prize winnings to worthy causes.
Back when Pulp earned the award in the mid-90s for their album their work, vocalist the singer stated that the group would give their prize money to the organization War Child.
During 2002, musician Ms Dynamite divided her prize across a few charities, like the children's charity and a Sickle Cell organization.
"I also donated a £1,000 to Highgate Newtown, to their classes, because I did gymnastics when I was a child and they required updated gear," Ms Dynamite explained to outlets.
Previously, they gave their funds to the youth organization that developed their act, as well as other grassroots music organisations.
Also the 1994 recipients they donated their winnings to a MS organization after a acquaintance was found to have the illness.
"Receiving the award was sufficient," remarked vocalist Small. "The cash was the extra but we didn't require the cherry, because we had the honor. So our success affected another person's life."
In the past week, the MVT revealed it had protected two small stages in south-east England, by placing them under local control.
One venue in Southampton and the second in Bristol were purchased under the community ownership initiative, which is supported by Arts Council England and enthusiasts who buy "shares" in the venues.
