The artist has donated the complete sum of his twenty-five thousand pound honor cash to the MVT, which functions to preserve the United Kingdom's grassroots live music spots.
He was presented with the award on mid-October as his new release his work was chosen as the best record of the past year.
The musician has chosen to donate the funds to the MVT, in acknowledgment of the crucial part grassroots venues fulfilled in his initial steps.
"I couldn't be pursuing what I am doing today if it weren't for all the shows I did around the North East, and elsewhere, when I was beginning," remarked the artist. "These spaces are renowned, but they are facing challenges."
Since the start of 2023, at least 150 of these locations have permanently closed – about one-sixth of the total UK scene.
In the last year, top acts including Pulp, Coldplay, Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran have all backed the MVT in its attempts to support the industry, by adding a minor surcharge to their ticket prices, which supports independent venues.
He also participated, collecting over £100k on his live tour to help 38 local spots across England, Scotland, and Wales.
The donation supported spaces that were facing imminent closure due to challenges caused by water damage, fires and family tragedies, as well as licensing issues, court cases and noise complaints.
Other venues received financial assistance in upgrading facilities and gear that positively impacted artists and fans.
"The idea that money from concerts in major spaces supports the local stages, where it kicks off for artists like me, is just logical," the star has said.
The musician is among several artists to donate his honor funds to charitable organizations.
In Pulp received the prize in 1996 for their album their work, lead singer Cocker stated that the act would contribute their winnings to the non-profit the charity.
That year, rapper and singer Ms Dynamite divided her bounty among several charities, including the NSPCC and a Sickle Cell charity.
"I also contributed a £1,000 to Highgate Newtown, to their gymnastics program, because I did gymnastics when I was younger and they lacked better apparatus," she shared with the media.
Previously, Ezra Collective gave their funds to the local youth club that developed their act, in addition to other local music groups.
And the 1994 recipients M People contributed their award to a MS organization after a close contact was found to have the disease.
"Winning was quite enough," said artist Heather Small. "The cash was the bonus but we didn't require the extra, because we had the honor. So our winning touched somebody else's life."
Recently, the trust shared it had saved two grassroots venues in south-east England, by placing them under community ownership.
One venue in that area and the other in the city were purchased under the community ownership scheme, which is funded by Arts Council England and supporters who buy "stakes" in the properties.
