The star has handed over the complete sum of his £25,000 Mercury Prize prize money to the Music Venues Trust, which functions to preserve the Britain's grassroots music venues.
Fender was awarded the prize on October 16 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 MVT, in appreciation of the crucial part small stages played in his beginning days.
"I personally wouldn't be doing this success if it hadn't been for all the shows I performed around the area, and further afield, when I was just getting going," remarked the artist. "These locations are iconic, but they are in difficulty."
Beginning in 2023, more than 150 of these spaces have shut down – approximately 16 percent of the total UK scene.
In the last year, major artists such as Pulp, Coldplay, Katy Perry and Sheeran have all supported the trust in its attempts to help venues survive, by including a small levy to their ticket prices, which goes to help local stages.
He also took part, generating more than £100,000 on his recent tour to assist numerous grassroots venues across Britain.
The donation supported spaces that were facing imminent closure due to challenges stemming from flooding, fires and personal losses, as well as licensing issues, legal disputes and neighbor objections.
Additional spaces obtained monetary aid in improving amenities and gear that directly benefitted performers and audiences.
"The concept that funds from performances in large arenas backs the independent spots, where it begins for performers like me, is just common sense," the star has commented.
The musician is among several artists to give his award winnings to worthy causes.
In they received the prize in the year 1996 for their album the album, frontman the singer announced that the group would contribute their cash to the non-profit War Child.
During 2002, artist Ms Dynamite shared her prize across multiple charities, such as the children's charity and a Sickle Cell charity.
"I also contributed a £1,000 to my local community centre, to their gymnastics program, because I practiced gymnastics when I was growing up and they required updated gear," the artist told the media.
In recent years, the band gave their winnings to the youth organization that nurtured their band, as well as other independent music bodies.
Additionally 1994 winners they gave their award to a charity for MS after a friend was identified with the disease.
"Receiving the award was sufficient," said artist the singer. "The money was the cherry on top but we could do without the extra, because we had the cake. So our winning affected the lives of others."
Last week, the MVT announced it had saved two small stages in south-east England, by transferring them to local control.
One venue in Southampton and the second in that location were acquired under the Own Our Venues initiative, which is backed by Arts Council England and enthusiasts who acquire "stakes" in the properties.
