Restoke: an update from Clare Reynolds

On episode 65 of A Culture of Possibility, François Matarasso and Arlene Goldbard interview Clare Reynolds, codirector of Restoke, to find out what has happened since they last spoke to her in Episode 3.

A CULTURE OF POSSIBILITY

EPISODE 65 | JUNE 19 | 2026  

PARTICIPANTS

Arlene Goldbard | François Matarasso | Clare Reynolds

COMMENTARY

Clare Reynolds works as the codirector of Restoke, a community arts organization in Stoke-on-Trent, in the north of England. 

We interviewed Clare five years ago, in the third episode of this podcast, and have now returned to find the organization thriving with National Portfolio funding from Arts Council England, a wonderful building, and significant new work with young people. 

Clare talks about Restoke’s processes, including Holding Lightly, and its work on scaffolding hope in times when hope may be hard to find.

REFERENCES

Restoke https://www.restoke.org.uk/

Clare Reynolds interview on Episode Three of A Culture of Possibility in March, 2021 https://www.miaaw.net/e/restoke/

Power Project report on Restoke’s youth theater https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58d51b5359cc687828bf115c/t/685073fc56a13c48bc943201/1750103039433/PP+Report+WEB+%281%29.pdf

Arlene Goldbard writes about Clare Reynolds & Restoke https://arestlessart.com/2021/03/19/a-culture-of-possibility-3-clare-reynolds-on-restokes-work-in-staffordshire/