Stupid PhD question

It might depend on which subject area you're in. I know in Arts and Humanities subjects, the applications for the actual PhD place and the funding are separate - you apply for your place through the university, and for your funding through the separate funding consortium (and find out about this around April/May time). I'd suggest asking your potential supervisor if you're unsure.

Thank you, yes it is an arts subject. I guess because the application said I didn't need to do anything and would automatically be considered for funding, I thought it might come with the offer but it makes sense that it likely hasn't been decided yet. Will have to follow up!

I would double-check with your supervisor, but the funding that you are automatically considered for may be that which comes through the university. I'd suggest looking to see whether that university that you're applying for is part of an Arts and Humanities Research Council consortium, as typically you need to apply for these separately and these are where a lot of people get their funding. The deadlines for these are coming up in the next few weeks.