The finance manager of a YMCA stole more then £300,000 from them, which he spent on long-haul holidays, home renovations, designer jewellery, and a vast collection of rare records.

As a result of Andrew Philpin's dishonesty the YMCA is on the edge of bankruptcy, has lost its charitable status, faces having to make dozens of staff redundant and it has thrown into doubt the future of its newly-redeveloped flagship headquarters.