The star has handed over the full amount of his £25,000 award prize money to the Music Venues Trust, which functions to protect the UK's small concert spaces.
Fender was given the prize on mid-October as his third album his work was declared the outstanding release of the previous year.
He has decided to donate the funds to the Music Venues Trust, in appreciation of the vital role local spots had in his beginning days.
"I personally wouldn't be doing what I am doing today if it weren't for all the gigs I played around the region, and further afield, when I was beginning," remarked Sam Fender. "These spaces are iconic, but they are struggling."
From early 2023 onward, at least 150 of these venues have permanently closed – about 16% of the entire UK sector.
In the last year, major artists like Pulp, Coldplay, the singer Katy Perry and Sheeran have all aided the MVT in its initiatives to support the industry, by applying a small levy to their ticket costs, which benefits independent venues.
Fender also joined in, collecting more than £100,000 on his live tour to help numerous local spots across the UK.
The donation assisted spaces that were confronting possible closure due to difficulties arising from water damage, fire incidents and bereavements, as well as permit problems, court cases and sound issues.
Some locations received financial assistance in modernizing facilities and technical equipment that positively impacted performers and audiences.
"The notion that revenue from shows in big venues backs the smaller venues, where it begins for artists like me, is just logical," the star has said.
The musician is far from the only musician to donate his Mercury Prize winnings to worthy causes.
Back when they earned the award in the year 1996 for their record their work, frontman Cocker announced that the act would contribute their winnings to the non-profit the charity.
That year, musician the artist divided her bounty across multiple organizations, including the NSPCC and a Sickle Cell charity.
"I also donated a grand to Highgate Newtown, to their gymnastics class, because I trained in gymnastics when I was growing up and they required updated gear," the artist explained to outlets.
Two years ago, Ezra Collective donated their funds to the local youth club that supported their act, alongside other local music groups.
And 1994 winners they contributed their prize to a charity for MS after a acquaintance was identified with the condition.
"The victory was sufficient," remarked artist Small. "The money was the cherry on top but we didn't require the bonus, because we had the honor. So our success affected somebody else's life."
In the past week, the MVT announced it had protected two grassroots venues in that region, by bringing them into public stewardship.
The first in Southampton and the second in Bristol were bought under the Own Our Venues initiative, which is supported by Arts Council England and enthusiasts who acquire "shares" in the properties.
