The artist has given the entirety of his £25,000 award cash to the MVT, which works to save the United Kingdom's small music venues.
Fender was awarded the cheque on October 16 as his latest record the album was chosen as the outstanding release of the past year.
The musician has opted to donate the funds to the trust, in appreciation of the crucial part grassroots venues had in his early career.
"I wouldn't be doing what I am doing today if it weren't for all the gigs I performed around the area, and beyond, when I was just getting going," stated the artist. "These locations are renowned, but they are struggling."
Since the start of 2023, more than 150 of these locations have permanently closed – about one-sixth of the entire UK sector.
Over the past year, well-known musicians such as Pulp, the group Coldplay, Katy Perry and Sheeran have all backed the MVT in its efforts to keep the scene afloat, by applying a small levy to their ticket prices, which supports smaller concert halls.
He also participated, raising more than £100,000 on his 2024 arena tour to support numerous local spots across Britain.
The money helped venues that were confronting imminent closure due to difficulties caused by water damage, blazes and family tragedies, as well as permit problems, conflicts and noise complaints.
Other venues obtained monetary aid in improving facilities and gear that positively impacted musicians and concertgoers.
"The notion that revenue from concerts in major spaces helps the local stages, where it begins for musicians like me, is just logical," Sam Fender has stated.
Fender is among several artists to contribute his award funds to worthy causes.
Back when the band received the trophy in 1996 for their record their work, vocalist Cocker declared that the group would contribute their winnings to the charity War Child.
During 2002, artist Ms Dynamite shared her award across several good causes, including the children's charity and a Sickle Cell organization.
"And I gave a £1,000 to Highgate Newtown, to their gymnastics program, because I practiced gymnastics when I was younger and they lacked updated gear," she shared with the media.
Two years ago, they donated their funds to the local youth club that supported their act, alongside other local music groups.
And 1994 winners they donated their prize to a charity for MS after a close contact was found to have the disease.
"Winning was ample," said artist Small. "The prize was the bonus but we didn't need the bonus, because we had the honor. So our success touched the lives of others."
In the past week, the MVT announced it had rescued several small stages in the South East, by transferring them to local control.
The first in that area and the second in the city were acquired under the public acquisition program, which is supported by a national body and enthusiasts who purchase "stakes" in the venues.
