The aim of this new project led by Middlesbrough Citizens Advice Bureau (MCAB) is to increase the effectiveness of the advice sector across Middlesbrough by building on an existing partnership. MCAB is the lead partner in a partnership project already funded by the Big Lottery Advice Plus programme. The experience gained with the Advice Plus project has shown MCAB that effectiveness could be improved if more management time was included, hence the need for a Project Manager post for this new project.