How do I cash in an old funeral policy from a friendly society which has been wound up?

The Financial Conduct Authority (formerly the Financial Services Authority) took over the functions of the Central Office of the former Registry of Friendly Societies and those of the Assistant Registrar for Scotland in December 2001. This function is now known as Mutual Societies Registration, and includes registering industrial and provident societies, building societies, friendly societies and certain other mutual societies. The Mutual Societies Registration unit of the Authorisation Division of the FSA is now responsible for these functions, and can be contacted at <https://www.fca.org.uk/> [accessed 26 April 2024].