Shirley Lundstram

Shirley Lundstram has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations. Shirley currently holds the position of Head of Development (.8) at The Lowry, where they are responsible for strategic funding, philanthropy, and partnerships. Shirley also works as a freelance developer for the company. Prior to this, they worked at Cause4 as the Head of Programme from December 2020 to August 2022. Shirley has also served as the Leeds Dance Partnership Director at Northern Ballet from 2017 to 2020, where they provided strategic leadership and delivered a range of programs to promote dance. Before that, they worked as the Strategic Development Manager for Culture and Leisure at Salford City Council from 2010 to 2017, where they developed partnerships and attracted investments in culture and leisure services for the city. Shirley also has experience as a Mentor (volunteer) at Koestler Arts from 2011 to 2023.

Shirley Lundstram holds a BA HONS 2:1 degree in Arts Practice and Cultural Policy. Shirley acquired this degree from Bretton Hall College, Laban Centre, Coventry University.