The star has handed over the complete sum of his £25,000 honor cash to the MVT, which operates to protect the United Kingdom's independent concert spaces.
He was given the award on mid-October as his third album the album was declared the outstanding release of the past year.
He has chosen to hand the money over to the Music Venues Trust, in recognition of the crucial part small stages played in his beginning days.
"I wouldn't be doing what I am doing today if it wasn't for all the gigs I did around the North East, and further afield, when I was starting out," said Fender. "These spaces are iconic, but they are facing challenges."
Beginning in 2023, at least 150 of these venues have ceased operations – about 16 percent of the total UK scene.
Over the past year, top acts including Pulp, the group Coldplay, the singer Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran have all aided the trust in its attempts to support the industry, by adding a small levy to their ticket costs, which benefits local stages.
Fender also took part, generating in excess of £100,000 on his 2024 arena tour to assist thirty-eight grassroots venues across England, Scotland, and Wales.
These funds supported spaces that were dealing with possible closure due to issues caused by water damage, fire incidents and bereavements, as well as regulatory hurdles, court cases and sound issues.
Some locations were granted financial assistance in upgrading amenities and gear that positively impacted artists and fans.
"The notion that revenue from performances in big venues helps the independent spots, where it kicks off for performers like me, is just logical," Fender has stated.
The musician is among several artists to donate his honor prize money to worthy causes.
Back when the band earned the prize in the mid-90s for their release their work, lead singer Jarvis Cocker announced that the group would give their winnings to the non-profit War Child.
In 2002, musician Ms Dynamite shared her prize between several organizations, like the children's charity and a Sickle Cell organization.
"Additionally, I donated a thousand pounds to the center, to their gymnastics class, because I practiced gymnastics when I was growing up and they needed updated gear," the artist told outlets.
Two years ago, they gave their prize money to the youth organization that nurtured their act, alongside other grassroots music organisations.
Also the 1994 recipients M People contributed their winnings to a multiple sclerosis charity after a close contact was identified with the condition.
"Winning was quite enough," said vocalist Heather Small. "The money was the bonus but we didn't require the bonus, because we had the main prize. So our success touched another person's life."
Recently, the Music Venues Trust announced it had rescued a couple of small stages in south-east England, by transferring them to local control.
One venue in Southampton and the second in that location were bought under the community ownership scheme, which is backed by Arts Council England and enthusiasts who purchase "shares" in the buildings.
