This aims to divert 22,500kgs of electrical and electronic materials from the waste stream this year, and to double that the following year, manager Jacky Akam told letsrecycle.com.
The centre, part of the national furniture recycling network, will operate a repair workshop to recondition appliances for use by disadvantaged local people. It will also test appliances to ensure that they are safe and provide a cooker connection service.
Appliances that are beyond repair will be sent to West Berkshire Council for recycling or disposal.
Re-Spark will also offer volunteers the chance to gain new skills in electrical repair and testing. Ms Akam said: “We shall be able to take old electrical items, refurbish them and put them back into use for people on low incomes, and at the same time improve the environment.”
The SEED programme aims to stimulate community enterprise and improve the environment. It distributes national lottery money from the New Opportunities Fund. It will distribute 15.3m between 2000 and 2004.
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