Partners
Collaboration
The Brier Island Foundation is set up to support the local community! This includes partners who are already working on the ground to do good work on the Island. We have formally established partnerships with some of the leading organizations on Brier Island and will continue to build local connections. It is our role to support and raise the profile of these local organizations and to support them in their work. We are also open to helping new initiatives get off the ground that are of interest to the community.
Local Partners & Projects
Westport Recreation Auxiliary
The Westport Recreation Auxiliary is leading a project to develop a Multipurpose Court on Brier Island. The Foundation is helping raise funds through donations and grants for this project. All funds raised for the court will go the Westport Recreation Auxiliary.
Joshua Slocum Society
A brand new organization on our island that supports the legacy of Captain Joshua Slocum. This group has set up a display in the Slocum Boot Shop at 118 Water Street to provide a museum and information about the first main to sail alone around the world.
Westport Theatre Troupe
Brier Island Trails Committee
The Foundation has incubated a new theatre project on Brier Island. The Westport Theatre Troupe put on their first production called "Before the Sea: the Joshua Slocum story on Brier Island" from Aug 8-9, 2026 in Westport. It was a huge succcess!
Brier Island Trails Committee
Brier Island Trails Committee
Brier Island Trails Committee
The Brier Island Trails Committee (BITC) built the accessible 1.5km inland Trail loop. Now that the Big Meadow Bog Trail is complete, funds are needed to support the ongoing Trail maintenance. All funds raised for this purpose will go to BITC.
Save an Island Lighthouse
Brier Island Trails Committee
Save an Island Lighthouse
Save an Island Lighthouse (SAIL²) is a Subcommittee of the Islands Historical Society SAIL² focuses on restoration, community engagement, fundraising, and education in support of local lighthouses. All funds raised for lighthouse work will go directly to SAIL2.
Slocum Boot Shop
Brier Island Trails Committee
Save an Island Lighthouse
The Slocum Boot Shop is a historic building located at 118 Water Street. The Joshua Slocum Society is working with the Brier Island Foundation to raise funds to support a capital campaign to protect this important community asset.
Brier Island Board Game Club
Brier Island Board Game Club
Brier Island Board Game Club
There is a local Board Game club on the island that holds monthly events for the community. Funds raised for this project will support the hall booking fees charged by the Village of Westport to hold the event.
Brier Island Community Table
Brier Island Board Game Club
Brier Island Board Game Club
This project (formerly called the Food Literacy Group) has been established on the island to hold regular food workshops for the community. The project started in winter 2026 and will continue to hold workshops!
Emerging Ideas
Brier Island Board Game Club
Emerging Ideas
What is your big idea for Brier Island! The Brier Island Foundation is looking to work with existing groups, but also to support new ideas and initiatives for the Island. Reach out to us today with your idea or project.