The artist has given the full amount of his £25k honor prize money to the Music Venues Trust, which operates to protect the Britain's independent live music spots.
He was awarded the prize on 16 October as his new release People Watching was chosen as the outstanding release of the last 12 months.
He has chosen to hand the money over to the Music Venues Trust, in appreciation of the crucial part small stages played in his beginning days.
"I would not have achieved what I am doing today if it wasn't for all the performances I performed around the region, and further afield, when I was just getting going," remarked Fender. "These locations are renowned, but they are facing challenges."
Since the start of 2023, at least 150 of these venues have ceased operations – about 16% of the whole industry in the UK.
Recently, top acts including Pulp, Coldplay, the singer Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran have all backed the trust in its attempts to support the industry, by including a minor surcharge to their admission fees, which benefits smaller concert halls.
He also took part, generating more than £100,000 on his recent tour to help numerous grassroots venues across Britain.
The money assisted locations that were facing possible closure due to challenges caused by flooding, fire incidents and bereavements, as well as licensing issues, court cases and sound issues.
Other venues were granted monetary aid in upgrading infrastructure and gear that helped artists and concertgoers.
"The concept that revenue from shows in big venues helps the independent spots, where it kicks off for musicians like me, is just common sense," Fender has commented.
Fender is among several artists to give his honor winnings to worthy causes.
Back when they received the trophy in 1996 for their record the album, frontman the singer stated that the group would contribute their winnings to the non-profit War Child.
During 2002, artist Ms Dynamite divided her prize between multiple organizations, such as the NSPCC and a Sickle Cell organization.
"Additionally, I donated a grand to the center, to their gymnastics class, because I did gymnastics when I was growing up and they required updated gear," Ms Dynamite shared with outlets.
Previously, they donated their funds to the community center that developed their group, alongside other grassroots music organisations.
Also the 1994 recipients M People gave their winnings to a charity for MS after a acquaintance was identified with the illness.
"The victory was ample," stated singer Heather Small. "The money was the extra but we didn't need the extra, because we had the honor. So our winning touched somebody else's life."
Recently, the Music Venues Trust revealed it had protected several grassroots venues in that region, by placing them under public stewardship.
One venue in that area and the other in that location were purchased under the community ownership initiative, which is supported by a national body and supporters who buy "stakes" in the buildings.
