The artist has handed over the complete sum of his £25k Mercury Prize cash to the trust for venues, which operates to preserve the Britain's grassroots concert spaces.
He was given the cheque on mid-October as his third album People Watching was chosen as the best record of the previous year.
The musician has opted to donate the funds to the Music Venues Trust, in appreciation of the vital role grassroots venues fulfilled in his initial steps.
"As an artist would not have achieved my current career if it hadn't been for all the performances I played around the region, and further afield, when I was beginning," said the artist. "These venues are renowned, but they are facing challenges."
Since the start of 2023, at least 150 of these venues have ceased operations – approximately 16 percent of the total UK scene.
Over the past year, major artists such as the band Pulp, the group Coldplay, the singer Katy Perry and Sheeran have all supported the MVT in its efforts to support the industry, by applying a minor surcharge to their ticket costs, which goes to help local stages.
He also took part, raising in excess of £100,000 on his 2024 arena tour to assist numerous local spots across England, Scotland, and Wales.
The money supported venues that were dealing with possible closure due to issues arising from floods, fires and bereavements, as well as permit problems, legal disputes and sound issues.
Additional spaces were granted funding support in improving facilities and technical equipment that positively impacted performers and fans.
"The idea that funds from shows in major spaces supports the independent spots, where it all starts for performers like me, is just logical," the star has stated.
The musician is far from the only musician to give his Mercury Prize funds to charitable organizations.
Back when the band received the award in 1996 for their album Different Class, vocalist Cocker declared that the band would donate their prize money to the organization the charity.
During 2002, artist she shared her award across a few charities, like the children's charity and a Sickle Cell organization.
"I also gave a £1,000 to Highgate Newtown, to their gymnastics program, because I trained in gymnastics when I was younger and they lacked updated gear," Ms Dynamite explained to a publication.
Two years ago, they donated their prize money to the youth organization that supported their act, alongside other independent music bodies.
Also winners that year they contributed their prize to a multiple sclerosis charity after a acquaintance was identified with the disease.
"Winning was sufficient," stated vocalist the singer. "The cash was the cherry on top but we didn't require the cherry, because we had the main prize. So our victory impacted the lives of others."
Last week, the MVT revealed it had rescued a couple of small stages in south-east England, by bringing them into local control.
The first in that area and the other in that location were purchased under the Own Our Venues initiative, which is funded by the arts council and enthusiasts who acquire "shares" in the venues.
