The artist has handed over the complete sum of his £25,000 Mercury Prize cash to the Music Venues Trust, which operates to save the Britain's small live music spots.
The star was awarded the award on October 16 as his new release his work was named the top album of the last 12 months.
Fender has decided to hand the money over to the MVT, in recognition of the crucial part local spots played in his initial steps.
"As an artist couldn't be pursuing my current career if it hadn't been for all the performances I did around the North East, and beyond, when I was just getting going," stated the artist. "These spaces are legendary, but they are facing challenges."
Beginning in 2023, over 150 of these locations have ceased operations – approximately one-sixth of the whole industry in the UK.
Recently, top acts like Pulp, Coldplay, the singer Katy Perry and Sheeran have all aided the Music Venues Trust in its attempts to support the industry, by adding a small levy to their ticket prices, which supports independent venues.
Fender also joined in, collecting more than £100,000 on his live tour to assist 38 grassroots venues across England, Scotland, and Wales.
These funds helped spaces that were dealing with potential shutdown due to issues stemming from floods, blazes and bereavements, as well as licensing issues, legal disputes and sound issues.
Some locations received funding support in improving facilities and technical equipment that helped artists and fans.
"The notion that funds from concerts in large arenas supports the local stages, where it all starts for artists like me, is just logical," the star has commented.
The musician is among several artists to give his honor winnings to good deeds.
Back when Pulp received the trophy in the year 1996 for their album Different Class, vocalist Cocker announced that the band would contribute their cash to the organization War Child.
That year, artist Ms Dynamite split her prize across several organizations, such as the NSPCC and a Sickle Cell organization.
"And I donated a thousand pounds to my local community centre, to their classes, because I did gymnastics when I was younger and they required updated gear," she shared with outlets.
Previously, Ezra Collective donated their winnings to the community center that supported their act, in addition to other local music groups.
Also the 1994 recipients they donated their prize to a MS organization after a close contact was found to have the condition.
"Winning was ample," said singer Small. "The prize was the bonus but we could do without the cherry, because we had the cake. So our winning impacted another person's life."
Last week, the trust revealed it had rescued a couple of small stages in that region, by transferring them to community ownership.
One venue in the city and The Croft in Bristol were acquired under the community ownership scheme, which is backed by the arts council and supporters who acquire "shares" in the venues.
