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CAR Alcobendas

Reception centre Former government property 📍 Calle Sariñena 7, 28100 Alcobendas, Madrid Capacity: 82 Converted: 1989

Was: State-owned property inaugurated specifically as a Refugee Reception Centre (CAR).

CAR Alcobendas (Centro de Acogida a Refugiados) is a state-run primary reception facility located in Alcobendas, within the Community of Madrid, Spain. Inaugurated in 1989, it operates as one of the foundational public centres within Spain's national asylum reception network.

Context & Operations: Administered by the Spanish central government (Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones), the centre provides temporary accommodation, social assistance, legal counseling, language classes, and psychological support for asylum seekers and refugees. Operating as an open facility, it actively facilitates integration and family unity, historically hosting diverse demographic groups from countries such as Venezuela, Syria, Ukraine, and Eritrea.

Community Impact: The facility is situated within a residential area of Alcobendas, relying on continuous coordination with local municipal services, schools, and health care institutions to ensure the proper support and integration of its resident population.

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Requests we have sent to councils, mayors and local authorities about this facility, with the status of their response.

Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones Other Awaiting response

Requested: 8 Oct 2026

What we asked: 1. Please provide a detailed demographic and statistical breakdown (including country of origin, age demographics, and religious affiliation, if recorded) of the individuals housed at CAR Alcobendas over the past five years.
2. What was the total financial expense and cost of the management, including catering, maintenance, and integration programs, for the operation of the facility at Calle Sariñena over the last three financial years?
3. Please provide copies of any formal community consultation documents or correspondence with the Alcobendas City Council regarding the local community's consent and whether residents were asked if they wanted this reception centre established in their municipality.

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