In 2014 Blake graduates from the FA-funded Corporate Governance course "On Board", aimed at getting more ex-professionals and more diverse backgrounds represented on football boards. In 2015 Blake returned to Newport County for five months as a non-executive Director advising on football decisions, including the appointment of a permanent successor to Justin Edinburgh. He remained at the club until the Supporters Trust took control of the club later in the year. Later that year he became chairman of County in the Community.