The move has put the jobs of 25 FPA employees at risk, although the 89-year-old charity hopes to find other organisations to take on its work.
Those who contacted the charity received an automated email explaining that RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP has been instructed by the charity's trustees to assist in placing FPA into a creditors' voluntary liquidation.
It is believed that the FPA has struggled with funding cuts in recent years, as well as a significant pension deficit, which is reported to be in excess of £2 million.
A statement from RSM Restructuring said: "The formal appointment of liquidators is expected to take place in mid-May, however, all staff have been informed and work is underway to wind down the day-to-day operations. The insolvent position of the FPA has arisen due to insufficient revenues and a substantial pension deficit.
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