The star has handed over the full amount of his twenty-five thousand pound award winnings to the Music Venues Trust, which functions to protect the Britain's grassroots concert spaces.
He was presented with the cheque on 16 October as his latest record People Watching was named the outstanding release of the last 12 months.
The musician has decided to donate the funds to the Music Venues Trust, in appreciation of the vital role small stages fulfilled in his initial steps.
"As an artist would not have achieved what I am doing today if it hadn't been for all the gigs I played around the area, and further afield, when I was just getting going," remarked the artist. "These spaces are iconic, but they are struggling."
Beginning in 2023, at least 150 of these spaces have ceased operations – about 16 percent of the entire UK sector.
Over the past year, major artists including Pulp, Coldplay, the singer Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran have all supported the MVT in its initiatives to keep the scene afloat, by applying a minor surcharge to their admission fees, which goes to help local stages.
He also joined in, raising over £100k on his 2024 arena tour to assist 38 grassroots venues across England, Scotland, and Wales.
The money supported venues that were facing possible closure due to issues caused by water damage, blazes and personal losses, as well as permit problems, legal disputes and noise complaints.
Other venues obtained funding support in modernizing amenities and technical equipment that directly benefitted artists and fans.
"The notion that funds from shows in major spaces helps the smaller venues, where it kicks off for artists like me, is just logical," Fender has stated.
The musician is among several artists to give his honor funds to good deeds.
Back when the band won the trophy in 1996 for their record Different Class, lead singer the singer announced that the band would give their prize money to the charity War Child.
In 2002, rapper and singer she divided her prize across a few organizations, such as the NSPCC and a Sickle Cell charity.
"And I contributed a £1,000 to the center, to their classes, because I practiced gymnastics when I was younger and they lacked updated gear," the artist explained to a publication.
Two years ago, the band gave their winnings to the local youth club that developed their act, alongside other independent music bodies.
Additionally 1994 winners the group donated their winnings to a charity for MS after a acquaintance was identified with the disease.
"Receiving the award was ample," said singer Heather Small. "The money was the cherry on top but we didn't need the cherry, because we had the cake. So our success touched somebody else's life."
Last week, the Music Venues Trust shared it had protected several small stages in that region, by placing them under public stewardship.
The Joiners in Southampton and The Croft in the city were purchased under the public acquisition scheme, which is backed by Arts Council England and enthusiasts who acquire "shares" in the buildings.
